Trench Rossi Watanabe Announces Maria Rita Ferragut as New Member of the Tax Practice Group

Trench Rossi Watanabe is pleased to announce that Maria Rita Ferragut will be its new tax partner. The lawyer joins the firm to further strengthen its specialized team and strengthen tax litigation with current clients, and to expand and develop new business opportunities in the Brazilian market.

With more than 25 years’ experience as a lawyer, Maria Rita is a professor of tax law at USP and holds master and doctorate degrees from PUC / SP. She is also a professor, speaker, author of specialized books, vice-president of the Tax Law Commission of the OAB / SP and an IASP member. She has strong experience and outstanding performance in the tax responsibilities of managers and economic groups.

“Having Maria Rita Ferragut at Trench Rossi Watanabe is a strategic move for the firm’s already recognized tax practice. She joins us not only for her recognized performance in relevant cases, but also for her prestigious academic career. Trench Rossi has one more outstanding professional to strengthen the quality of services we provide to our clients, adding high value to our performance as a full-service office”, says Simone Musa, partner and member of the firm’s Administrative Committee.

The arrival of the new partner marks Trench Rossi Watanabe’s 60-years of history in Brazil in 2019, as one of Brazil’s leading law firms.”