Professional Experience
Mariana joined the firm in 2024 and became an associate in 2025. She has experience in judicial and administrative tax litigation, handling high-complexity cases for both national and multinational clients, with an emphasis on direct and indirect taxes. She also works in tax advisory, assisting companies with strategic tax matters, tax planning, and the analysis of tax impacts in various operations.
Previously, she worked at a multinational audit company in the tax area, focusing on tax consulting for individuals, international mobility, expatriation processes, tax calculations, preparation of income tax returns, and support for both domestic and foreign clients.
Academic Background
Bachelor’s degree in law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), 2020–2025.
Introductory and Advanced Course in Tax Law (Modules I and II) from the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT), 2024.
Activities outside the office
Director and Vice President of the UFRGS Academic Tax Law League (2024 – present).
Member of the champion team of the 5th Brazilian Tax Law Moot (2023) – a competition that brings together outstanding academics from across the country to debate advanced issues in tax law.
2nd Best Appellant’s Brief at the 5th Brazilian Tax Law Moot (2023).
UFRGS Research Group – Fundamental Rights and Rules of Jurisdiction.
International experience: Freiburg, Germany (ESL Schule), 3 weeks.
Complete Office Package Course – Senac Tech, 2021.
Publications
Co-author of the work “Rules of Jurisdiction and Fundamental Rights: Controversies in Times of Tax Reform.
Languages
Portuguese and English
