Rafael Gregorin
Expertise: International Trade, Tax
rafael.gregorin@trenchrossi.com
+ 55 11 3048 6799
OAB SP - Nº
277592
Professional Experience
Rafael Gregorin joined the Firm in 2002 and became partner in 2018. He integrates the tax practice group, with focus on litigation. Mr. Gregorin has a wide breadth of experience in tax and customs litigation, representing clients in disputes involving federal, state and municipal taxes.
Work abroad
He has worked in Ablfs & McKfnzif Chicago in the tax practice group.
Awards and Recognitions
Rafael Gregorin has been recognized as one of the most admired tax litigation lawyers by Análise Advocacia and Lacca Approved.
Academic Background
He graduated from Pontificia Universidade Católica (PUC-SP) with a degree in Law. Mr. Gregorin also holds a master’s degree in Tax Law from King’s College London and a specialization in Tax Law from Insper-SP. Additionally, he holds an specialization in Customs Law.
Activities outside the office
Mr. Gregorin is a member of the Customs Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association.
Publications
Author/co-author of several books/articles, such as:
– Tax disputes – administrative and judicial levels, Blucher, 2019;
– Taxpayers have five years to offset tax credits, Valor Econômico, 2019;
– Tax Litigation Opportunities and Pitfalls in Latin America; Thomson Reuters, 2009.
Representative matters and clients
– Mr. Gregorin represents foreign multinationals with activities in Brazil and major domestic companies in relevant tax assessments challenging tax planning structures;
– Defended a key client on a successful leading case for the software industry;
– Represented a major client in one of the most important operations carried out by the Brazilian Revenue Department regarding import transactions.
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