João Cipriano

Bio:

With a solid career in tax law, João Cipriano has built a progressive trajectory, working at PwC and law firms before becoming a tax law partner five years ago. At Miguel Neto Advogados since 2018, he has led strategic projects for companies in the industrial, retail, and services sectors, managing teams of up to 35 professionals.

Throughout his career, he has advised medium and large-sized companies, playing a key role in the structuring and enhancement of tax departments. One of his key differentiators is his strong commitment to talent development, having actively contributed to the training of nearly 100 professionals.

João has in-depth knowledge of tax legislation and accounting principles applicable to the corporate environment. His solid academic background and extensive professional experience enable him to advise companies across various industries in drafting legal opinions, designing tax restructuring strategies, and handling federal tax audits, as well as preparing administrative defenses.

He has extensive experience in the review and analysis of key tax issues affecting the corporate landscape, including transfer pricing, remittances abroad, goodwill, exploration profits, tax benefits, tax substitution, and non-cumulativity, among others.

He also stands out for his strong expertise in balance sheet structuring and accounting principles, bringing a differentiated and strategic perspective to his tax law practice.

Education:

• Bachelor of Laws, Universidade São Francisco.
• Graduated in Accountancy from Universidade de São Paulo (USP).
• Specialization in Corporate Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas de São Paulo (GVLaw).

Courses:

• ITC Summer Course in Brazil, Leiden.
• Pursuit: Creating Opportunities and Winning Work, BrandonHall, PwC.
• Tax impacts of Law No. 12,973/2014, FIPECAFI.
• PwC’s Global Leadership Development Programme (Competitive Advantage – INSEAD. Action Learning; The Leadership Circle Profile, Harvard Business.
• Review Studies; 360º Feedback; MBTI Diagnostic; The Whole Leader Model; Peer Feedback, PwC, Genesis Park, Toronto.
• How to understand corporate taxes in Brazil, AMCHAM.
• Corporate Restructuring, Advanced Accounting, Transfer Prices, Contracts, PwC.

Professional Associations:

• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB).
• Conselho Regional de Contabilidade (CRC).