As a partner in the tax practice, Mr. Balanin offers deep expertise in advising companies across various industries and sizes on complex tax matters, encompassing both advisory and litigation services. His extensive experience, gained at top-tier law firms in Brazil, enables him to provide tailored, strategic tax solutions that meet the specific needs of his clients.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Balanin serves as a Professor of Tax Planning and Tax Credit Recovery in the postgraduate Taxation Program at Legale Education, where he shares his knowledge with future tax professionals.
Education - LL.B., Universidade de São Paulo (USP) - MBA in Business Administration, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP) - Postgraduate in Tax Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) - Master of Tax Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Academic Contributions Co-author of the book Tax Proceedings – from Administrative Proceedings to Judicial Lawsuits. Blucher, São Paulo, 2019.
Licenses Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo Chapter.
Awards & Recognition Legal 500, Leaders League
Practice Areas
Litigation & ADR
Tax
Practice Areas
Litigation & ADR
Tax
Language Skills
English
Portuguese
Language Skills
English
Portuguese
Specialty Groups
Bio
Rafael Balanin – Partner | Taxation Specialist
As a partner in the tax practice, Mr. Balanin offers deep expertise in advising companies across various industries and sizes on complex tax matters, encompassing both advisory and litigation services. His extensive experience, gained at top-tier law firms in Brazil, enables him to provide tailored, strategic tax solutions that meet the specific needs of his clients.
In addition to his practice, Mr. Balanin serves as a Professor of Tax Planning and Tax Credit Recovery in the postgraduate Taxation Program at Legale Education, where he shares his knowledge with future tax professionals.
Education - LL.B., Universidade de São Paulo (USP) - MBA in Business Administration, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP) - Postgraduate in Tax Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) - Master of Tax Law, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Academic Contributions Co-author of the book Tax Proceedings – from Administrative Proceedings to Judicial Lawsuits. Blucher, São Paulo, 2019.
Licenses Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo Chapter.
Awards & Recognition Legal 500, Leaders League
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