Appellate and Strategic Litigation

  • Representation in strategic appellate proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court.
  • Structuring and defense of legal arguments involving significant economic impact and institutional relevance.
  • Specialized representation before the CARF (Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais) in complex tax disputes.
  • Preparation of legal memoranda and delivery of oral arguments before justices and administrative adjudicators.
  • Representation in repetitive litigation matters and appeals recognized as having general repercussion.
  • Strategic monitoring of judgment dockets and jurisprudential trends within the Superior Courts.
  • Legal advisory in the definition of procedural strategies aimed at the consolidation of precedents in leading cases.

OUR DIFFERENTIALS

  • Established presence in Brasília, providing institutional proximity and in-depth knowledge of the decision-making dynamics of the Superior Courts and administrative adjudicatory bodies.
  • A combination of strong technical expertise in Tax Law with practical experience accumulated in the country’s leading economic centers, enabling coordinated, strategic, and business-oriented representation in highly complex matters.
  • Close and continuous monitoring of relevant proceedings, with a constant presence before the Superior Courts, allowing for qualified technical interaction, procedural agility, and efficient responses to clients’ demands.
  • Development of innovative legal arguments and customized solutions aimed not only at immediate procedural success but also at the consolidation of favorable precedents, risk mitigation, and the promotion of long-term legal certainty.
  • Integrated work alongside the tax advisory and tax planning practices, providing a comprehensive view of the economic, regulatory, and institutional impacts arising from disputes submitted to the Judiciary and to the CARF (Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais).

PRACTICE AREAS

At Severo da Costa Advogados, each practice area is structured with expertise and a strategic vision, always aiming to add value and promote the sustainable growth of our clients’ businesses.