André Felipe Santos

Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Santos Varella

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Thorough expertise in Tax Law, including corporate tax, indirect tax, tax planning and tax controversy. Previous experience in a global industrial company, logistic, infrastructure, big 4 and law firms. Expertise in analysis, definition and implementation of tax structures, government affairs, litigation management and manage tax inspections / tax authority inquiries. Drafting legal opinions, lawsuits and appeals. Engagement of law firms to defend technical positions and challenge assessments. Managed overall tax planning and litigation ensuring proper risk assessment, required controls and reserves. Support internal teams from tax perspective as well as advising business operations with tax implications when applicable. Assess applicability and potential impact of new tax legislations.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Santos Varella Advocacia
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    S&V specializes in providing high-level corporate consulting and litigation services for businesses, leveraging its vast expertise as a trusted partner for organizations seeking legal guidance in the intricacies of tax affairs.

  • Director of Operations Brazil and Latin America at The Legal Place Brasil
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Professor at CEDIN - Centro de Estudos em Direito e Negócios
    Sep 2021 - Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Tax Planning Leader at Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 · 7 mos

  • Senior Tax Planning Advisor at VLI Logística
    Apr 2021 - Apr 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo