Paulo Bento
Paulo has over 30 years of experience advising domestic and international companies on tax and fiscal matters, with a particular emphasis on tax planning for both local and cross-border transactions. His practice spans a wide range of operations, including public and private companies, family groups, investment funds, asset sales, joint ventures, business combinations, corporate restructurings, foreign investment, structured debt, and other market transactions.
He is recognized in the market for his strategic vision and for his outstanding ability to expertly navigate complex tax scenarios.
Recognition
- Leaders League: Tax Advisory (2024)
Leaders League: Tax Advisory (2024)Education
- LL.M. in International Taxation from Leiden University (Netherlands)
- MBA in Corporate Finance from Instituto Brasileiro de Mercado de Capitais de São Paulo (currently Insper)
- Post-graduation degree in Tax Law and in Procedural Tax Law by the General Coordination of Specialization, Improvement and Extension of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
- LL.B. from Pontifíca Universidade Católica de São Paulo
LL.M. in International Taxation from Leiden University (Netherlands)
Post-graduation degree in Tax Law and in Procedural Tax Law by the General Coordination of Specialization, Improvement and Extension of the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
LL.B. from Pontifíca Universidade Católica de São Paulo Languages
Portuguese and English
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