Legal insight fit for the boardroom

Multidisciplinary business counsel delivering decision-ready analysis, not reports that require interpretation. Tax, corporate, M&A, litigation, and infrastructure matters, with partners leading every engagement.

10+ years of experience

Tailored legal services

16+ industry sectors served

What we do

We bring together multiple areas of law around a single objective: achieving results for our clients. Each engagement produces an executive summary that supports informed decision-making.

Tax and Customs

Tax exposure, planning, and customs operations treated as business variables—not merely liabilities to be managed.

Corporate, M&A, and Investments

Corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and foreign investment, with rigorous risk assessment and an efficient path to closing.

Dispute Resolution and Projects

Tax disputes and infrastructure contracts handled under a clear strategy from the outset.

Why TAGD

Law, straight to the point

Our own teams serve clients in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, supported by local partners elsewhere in Brazil and internationally.

TAGD is a business law firm led by partners with more than 10 years of experience in complex, global corporate environments. We work across disciplines: each matter is analyzed by the relevant specialists and presented so that management can make decisions with clarity and confidence.

How we work

Tailored legal services, a pragmatic approach, and business-focused language.

What drives us

Our work and analyses are presented in executive summaries designed to facilitate our clients’ decision-making.

Values

Clarity.

Specialization.

Close client relationships.

Business-focused communication.

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PRACTICE AREAS

WHAT WE OFFER

Our multidisciplinary approach integrates different areas of law for the benefit of our clients. We combine the quality, clarity, and close attention of a boutique firm with the agility and flexibility of a modern legal practice.

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COMPLIANCE

In today’s business environment, integrity is no longer a differentiator—it is essential. We design and implement tailored compliance programs grounded in a thorough understanding of each client’s business and industry. We draft policies and codes of ethics and conduct, and deliver engagement and training initiatives for employees and senior management, helping build a strong culture of trust and accountability.

ENERGY

Energy powers Brazil, and the power sector requires counsel who understand every link in the value chain. We advise companies across generation, transmission, trading, and distribution, with particular strength in energy trading and renewable sources. From transaction structuring through operations—including interactions with government authorities—we help businesses grow securely and efficiently.

CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW

In a competitive business environment, every investment decision requires legal certainty. We advise companies on all fronts, including greenfield and brownfield projects, mergers and acquisitions, negotiations, due diligence, corporate governance, and commercial agreements. In day-to-day matters, we operate as an extension of the in-house legal team, reporting directly to shareholders and C-suite executives so each step is taken with confidence and strategic perspective.

SPORTS LAW

In the sports industry, every contract and dispute calls for counsel who understand the game. Our multidisciplinary team advises athletes, clubs, and investors at every stage—from project structuring and contract negotiations to representation in disputes. We have extensive experience before Brazil’s principal sports tribunals, protecting clients’ interests on and off the field.

FAMILY AND SUCCESSION LAW

We advise and represent clients across family and succession law, in both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our experience includes child and spousal support, paternity proceedings, adoption, annulment, marriage and prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements, divorce, recognition and dissolution of domestic partnerships, biological and socio-affective parentage, custody and visitation, judicial and extrajudicial probate, and matrimonial property regimes and amendments.

OIL AND GAS

With substantial oil and gas experience, the firm provides comprehensive counsel from upstream to downstream. We draft specialized agreements, including Joint Operating Agreements, Farm-out Agreements, and Gas Sale Agreements, and lead strategic negotiations. Our integrated practice advises on exploration and production regimes—including concessions, production-sharing agreements, and onerous assignments—and handles regulatory matters before ANP, MME, and CNPE.

REAL ESTATE

From initial planning through delivery, we advise on real estate developments end to end, including shopping centers, development projects, hotel complexes, condominiums, and subdivisions. We handle contractual, notarial, land registry, possession, zoning, tax, corporate, and litigation matters. We also advise on the acquisition, sale, and regularization of urban and rural properties, in and out of court, as well as leasing matters.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Major projects begin long before construction starts. We advise from the negotiation of project implementation agreements and continue providing legal contract management throughout construction, including dispute boards. If a dispute arises, we protect our clients’ interests with rigor and experience in arbitration and before the courts.

DATA PROTECTION AND PRIVACY

Protecting personal data safeguards the trust of everyone who engages with your business. We develop practical privacy programs tailored to each organization, from personal data mapping and data-flow analysis to impact assessments and privacy policies. We negotiate data-protection addenda and work closely with information technology teams and security partners.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

When a dispute arises, a prompt and effective solution matters. We represent clients throughout Brazil before state and federal courts and in arbitration and mediation proceedings. We also structure companies, transactions, and agreements to reduce the risk of future disputes. Every strategy is carefully planned and precisely executed to pursue the best available outcome.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Ideas, creative works, and image rights have value. We provide specialized advice on copyright and personality rights, including the licensing and assignment of a broad range of intellectual works. We negotiate, draft, and review terms and agreements designed to safeguard clients’ rights at every stage.

LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Our labor and employment practice focuses on preventing issues before they arise. We provide both advisory and litigation services, helping companies mitigate liabilities and manage day-to-day costs. We also guide businesses operating in regulated environments through complex, sector-specific requirements so their operations remain compliant, secure, and aligned with commercial realities.

WEALTH PLANNING

Preserving family wealth means protecting both a legacy and a future. We combine corporate, tax, dispute resolution, family, and succession law experience to create tailored succession, estate, and tax plans. From governance to the organization of assets and wills in Brazil and abroad, we seek solutions that reduce tax burdens and complexity while respecting each family’s objectives.

TAX

Effective tax planning preserves value. We advise individuals and legal entities in Brazil and abroad on domestic and cross-border matters, with particular experience in double taxation. We represent clients in judicial and administrative proceedings at the federal, state, and municipal levels and at every appellate stage. We review projects and agreements to mitigate tax impacts and advise on installment programs and amnesties, informed by strong accounting expertise.

INDUSTRIES

We advise businesses in food and beverage; aviation, shipping, and transportation; consumer goods and retail; energy; events; facilities services; hospitality; real estate; infrastructure; mining and natural resources; healthcare; education; technology and digital platforms; telecommunications; general services; and religious organizations. We take the time to understand each client’s business and deliver tailored legal solutions.

Industries We Serve

Food and Beverage.

Aviation, shipping, and transportation.

Consumer goods and retail.

Energy.

Events.

Facilities Management.

Hospitality.

Real Estate.

Infrastructure.

Mining and natural resources.

Healthcare.

Education services.

General services.

Technology and digital platforms.

Telecommunications.

Religious Organizations.

LAW, STRAIGHT TO THE POINT

TAILORED

The partners have worked for key industry players across their practice areas and built their careers at renowned law firms. Additionally, they earned degrees and expanded their skills at top-tier academic institutions in Brazil and abroad.

Our team is led by experts with over 10 years of experience in their respective fields within a dynamic, globalized corporate context. We bring together diverse expertise to deliver a multidisciplinary practice that helps clients achieve their goals.

Clients of all sizes receive direct partner attention. We build relationships grounded in collaboration, efficiency, and transparency.

Our associates follow the same path, specializing in their areas of practice and driving the firm’s modernization.

Our projects and legal analyses are delivered through executive summaries that streamline client decision-making.

We deliver tailored legal services through a pragmatic approach and business-oriented communication.

About Us

Who leads our matters

Our associates follow the same path, deepening their expertise and contributing to the firm’s continued modernization. A healthy working environment supports retention and low turnover, ensuring continuity in client service. Our own teams serve clients from our offices in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Belém, supported by local partners elsewhere in Brazil and internationally.

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OUR LEADERSHIP

MAURÍCIO TERCIOTTI

DANIEL DE ANDRADE

EDGAR SANTOS GOMES

RAPHAEL DONATO

PATRICIA BARCELLOS

RENATO MÉROLA PELUZO

GUSTAVO GODOY

MARVIN MENEZES

LAÉRCIO PELLEGRINO FILHO

ANTONIO C PEREIRA NETO

MARIA AMÉLIA BRAGA

THIAGO OMAR SARRAF

JOSÉ ALBERTO BUCHEB

JOÃO AGRIPINO MAIA

Rankings recognize us. Clients confirm it.

Awards and rankings

These recognitions reaffirm TAGD Advogados’ commitment to quality and consistency in corporate matters and business transactions.

Analise Regional

Análise Advocacia Regional

2026

TAGD Advogados was recognized by Análise Advocacia Regional 2026 among the most admired law firms in Rio de Janeiro. Published annually by Análise Editorial, the guide evaluates the reputation of corporate law practices across the country’s regions, based on unprompted votes from legal executives at Brazil’s largest companies. This recognition reflects the team’s consistent work and reinforces TAGD Advogados’ commitment to technical quality and ethical practice in corporate law.

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Chambers and Partners Brazil

2026

We are pleased to share that TAGD Advogados was recognized by the prestigious Chambers and Partners Brazil – Transactional 2026 guide in the “Tax: Non-contentious – Mid Market” category, achieving a Band 1 ranking among the evaluated firms.

The ranking highlights our team’s consistent performance and technical excellence in strategic tax advisory, with special recognition given to partners Edgar Santos Gomes and João Agripino Maia for their outstanding work in their respective fields.

Latin Lawyer 250

2026

Our firm was once again endorsed by Latin Lawyer 250, a guide that has been analyzing elite law firms in Latin America for over 20 years. We were ranked in Arbitration, Corporate and M&A, Environment, Labour, Project Finance & Infrastructure, and Tax. The publication also recognized the excellence of 17 professionals from our team.

Leaders League

2026

TAGD Advogados was once again featured in the 2026 Leaders League rankings among the most relevant law firms in Brazil across five categories: Tax Advisory, Tax Litigation, Power Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Wealth Management.

Nine of our partners were individually recognized: Daniel Durão de Andrade, Edgar Santos Gomes, Gustavo Teixeira Godoy, Laercio Pellegrino Filho, Marvin Menezes, Maurício Terciotti, Patrícia Barcellos, Raphael Donato, and Renato Peluzo.

Legal 500 Latin America

2026

TAGD Advogados was once again recognized by the British directory Legal 500 Latin America, which highlights the most relevant law firms in the region based on technical analysis and client feedback.

In this edition, TAGD was featured in seven practice areas: Customs, Wealth and Succession Planning, Electricity (and Renewable Energy), Tax Litigation, Tax Advisory, Renewable Energy, and Dispute Resolution (Rio de Janeiro Elite).

Análise Advocacia

2025

TAGD Advogados was recognized by ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 2025 among the most admired law firms in the country. The directory is the largest and most comprehensive mapping of Brazilian corporate legal practice, gathering evaluations from legal heads, financial executives, and industry professionals from major companies across various legal practice areas.

IFLR 1000

2025

TAGD Advogados was recognized by the IFLR1000 2025 rankings among the recommended law firms in the M&A practice area. The international publication annually evaluates legal market firms and professionals focused on the financial and corporate sectors, assessing technical performance and business environment practice.

ITR World Tax

TAGD Advogados is featured in the current edition of ITR World Tax in the General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy categories. The international publication evaluates tax practices and professionals based on firm submissions, public information, and market feedback, considering experience, complexity, innovation, and the impact of the work delivered.

LACCA LATIN AMERICA

2025

TAGD Advogados was once again featured in the survey “Who Represents Latin America’s Biggest Companies”, conducted by LACCA, which identifies the law firms advising Latin America’s top 100 companies by revenue.

In the 2025 edition, the firm was linked to 11 companies featured in the survey, which is based on research with corporate legal departments regarding their outside counsel. These companies operate primarily in the energy, mining and metals, telecommunications, and healthcare sectors.

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We combine specialist depth with the agility of a lean, senior team. You speak directly with the professionals leading your matter—not through layers. Our deliverables are clear and actionable: an executive summary, a direct recommendation, and the next step.

Av. das Américas, 3500 - Le Monde, Bl 2, Sl 509 a 516 - Barra Da Tijuca - Rio de Janeiro - RJ. CEP - 22640-102​.
Avenida Rio Branco, 143 - 17º andar Centro - Rio de Janeiro - RJ | CEP: 20040-006.
Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 2894 – CJ 51 Jardim Paulistano - São Paulo - SP | CEP - 01451-000.
Travessa Rui Barbosa, 897 Reduto - Belém - PA | CEP - 66053-260.

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Technical Rigor, Ethics, and Transparency
Our work is conducted with technical rigor, professional ethics, and methodological transparency, ensuring full consistency between our legal analysis and the decisions arising from it.

Confidentiality and In-Depth Case Assessment
Confidentiality is non-negotiable. It is complemented by a careful assessment of the relevant personal, family, and financial circumstances—an essential basis for understanding each matter in depth.

Preliminary Legal Assessment
Our initial analysis is technical and exploratory, identifying the most effective and efficient legal alternatives in alignment with the client’s objectives.

TAGD Advogados (Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados) is a multidisciplinary business law firm with more than 10 years of experience, offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belém, and partners throughout Brazil and abroad. Our practice encompasses corporate law, tax, energy and dispute resolution, led by partners Maurício Terciotti, Daniel Andrade, Edgar Gomes and Raphael Donato. We combine the personal attention of a boutique firm with the agility of a modern practice, delivering tailored legal counsel through a pragmatic, business-oriented and results-focused approach.

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Office Hours:
Sunday: Closed.
Monday: 09:00–19:00.
Tuesday: 09:00–19:00.
Wednesday: 09:00–19:00.
Thursday: 09:00–19:00.
Friday: 09:00–19:00.
Saturday: Closed.

Data Protection Officer (“DPO”): Patricia Barcellos
Deputy Data Protection Officer: Wagner Barros
Email: compliance@tagdlaw.com.br