Advocacia especializada em direito tributário em São Paulo
We have more than thirty years experience delivering direct and personalised legal services in the area of tax law.
About Us
Our firm is specialised in providing legal services to companies in the area of Tax Law.
Founded in 1990 by partner Aldo Sedra Filho, the office was established with the vision of creating a boutique practice focused on delivering legal excellence through direct, personalised client service.
For matters requiring a multidisciplinary approach — particularly those extending beyond the field of Tax Law — we work in strategic partnership with law firms, legal professionals, consultancy firms, and auditing companies.
This broader scope of practice was developed following the academic and professional experience of partner Gustavo Podestá Sedra in Italy. Since then, we have also been assisting Italian companies with business interests in Brazil, as well as Brazilian companies operating or seeking opportunities in Italy.
Practice Areas
Advisory
Tax Law
We provide guidance on legislation and case law related to taxes. One of the key objectives in this area is to prevent or anticipate administrative or judicial tax claims brought by public authorities at the federal, state, and municipal levels.
Litigation in
Tax Law
We represent clients in both administrative and judicial tax disputes involving claims initiated by public authorities. We also file lawsuits aimed at eliminating undue tax obligations or securing the reimbursement of taxes that have been improperly paid.
Multidisciplinary Legal Services
We work in partnership with law firms, independent lawyers, and consultancy and auditing firms based in Brazil and Italy, assembling or integrating teams to provide multidisciplinary legal support to Italian companies with interests in Brazil and to Brazilian companies with interests in Italy.
Lawyers
ALDO SEDRA FILHO
- OAB/SP n° 36.296
- Founding Partner
ALDO SEDRA FILHO
- OAB/SP n° 36.296
- Founding Partner
Languages: Portuguese and English
Academic Background: Law degree from the Faculty of Law, University of São Paulo – USP (1974)
Professional Background: Began his career at Merck Sharp & Dohme Indústria Química e Farmacêutica Ltda, where he held the position of Legal Affairs Coordinator (1971–1975). Practised in the tax litigation department (both administrative and judicial) at Demarest e Almeida Advogados (1975–1987). Joined Stroeter, Trench e Veirano – Advogados, where he established and developed the tax litigation department (1988–1989). In January 1990, began practising independently and later founded the firm Advocacia Aldo Sedra Filho. He also served as a Judge at the São Paulo State Tax and Fees Court (Tribunal de Impostos e Taxas – TIT) from 1992 to 1997, and as a counsel for Caixa Econômica Federal – CEF, providing legal opinions and drafting contracts related to property acquisitions under the Housing Finance System (Sistema Financeiro de Habitação) from 1986 to 1996.
GUSTAVO PODESTÁ SEDRA
- OAB/SP nº 215.786
- Partner
GUSTAVO PODESTÁ SEDRA
- OAB/SP nº 215.786
- Partner
Languages: Portuguese, Italian, and English
Academic Background: PhD in Public Law from Sapienza Università di Roma. Postgraduate degree in International and Italian Tax Law from the Università di Bologna – Alma Mater Studiorum (2011). Postgraduate qualification from the Fundação Getulio Vargas Law School (Gvlaw) in Corporate, Succession, and Tax Strategies (2008). Law degree from the Faculty of Law at Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (2003).
Professional Background: Interned at the Federal Court in São Paulo (1999–2000) and at the chambers of Appellate Judge Andrade Martins at the Federal Court of Appeals for the 3rd Region – TRF3 (2001). Worked as an intern and later as a lawyer at Lúcia Valle Figueiredo Consultoria Jurídica (2002–2004). Practised at Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados (2005–2008). Collaborated in Italy with the Law Office of Sandro Censi, specialised in International and Tax Law (2011).
Contact Us
You may contact our partners directly through one of the channels below
+55 (11) 3814-1550
asedra@advasf.com.br
gsedra@advasf.com.br
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday - 9am to 6pm
