Overview

Lucas Boechat is an associate in the Tax practice of Tauil & Chequer Advogados at the Rio de Janeiro Office.

He is experienced in the various levels of the Brazilian tax controversy system, providing advice in tax inspection procedures, conducting administrative defenses and managing overall tax litigation, as well as advice on special tax regimes. In addition, Lucas provides legal advice on local and international taxation in the oil and gas industry.

Areas of Focus

Practices

Spoken Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English

Experience

  • Experience in tax enforcements and tax litigation involving federal, state and municipal taxation.
  • Experience in administrative tax controversy related mainly to federal and state taxes.
  • Represented an international oil & gas company in an administrative controversy related to a tax assessment of over US$100 million.
  • Represented a multi-billion dollar Brazilian pension fund on tax issues.
  • Represented international oil & gas industry companies in multiple tax litigation.

Perspectives

Education

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro – UERJ, MA, Public Finance, Taxation and Development, 2020 – 2022

Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Specialization in Finance and Tax Law

Universidade Candido Mendes, Bachelor of Law (JD equivalent)

Admissions

  • Brazil

Activities

  • ABDF - Brazilian Association of Financial Law, Advanced Course on Tax Rulings, 2018 – 2020