Ayres Ribeiro Advogados

THE LEGAL 500 2025

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has once again been recognized as one of the best law firms in the tax area by the 2025 Legal 500 ranking, excelling in the categories of Tax Advisory and City Focus - Belo Horizonte - Tax. The recommendation highlighted the performance of the partners in these areas Gilberto Ayres Moreira, Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira, Claudia Abrosio, Victor Tavares de Castro and Marcelo Corrêa.

CHAMBERS BRAZIL TRANSACTIONAL 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has been recognized in the Chambers and Partners Brazil, Transactional 2024 edition. The firm is highly recommended and cited as a reference in Tax Non-contentious, highlighting its expertise in tax advisory. Our partner, Gilberto Ayres Moreira, is also recognized by Chambers Brazil as one of the highly recommended professionals in Tax Non-contentious.

LEADERS LEAGUE BRAZIL 2025

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has been recognized by Leaders League Brazil, one of the most prestigious international publications, as one of the best law firms in Brazil in the area of Tax Litigation. Our partners Gilberto Ayres Moreira, Fernando Westin and Victor Tavares de Castro were highlighted for their outstanding performance in this area.

BEST LAWYERS BUSINESS EDITION 2024

In the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers Business Edition: The Global Issue, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted in the Tax Law. Our partners Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Fernando Westin were recognized as Best Lawyers, while partner Marcelo Corrêa was distinguished as a Ones to Watch in both Corporate and M&A Law and Tax Law. Additionally, our associates Aleksandros Markopoulou, Henrique Belisário, Iuri Vilas Boas, Luiz Menedin, Marcelo Dantas, Pedro Albuquerque, and Pedro Almeida were all recognized in the Tax Law.

LATIN LAWYER 2025

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has been recognized by the prestigious Latin Lawyer 250 directory as one of Brazil's leading law firms in the areas of litigation and tax. Our partners Elisa Ribeiro and Gilberto Ayres Moreira were highlighted in their respective practice areas

ITR WORLD TAX 2025

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is recognized once again in the 2025 edition of the prestigious ITR World Tax ranking in the areas of General Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, Tax Controversy, and Transactional Tax.

Chambers and Partners 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and the firm Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro were recognized by the renowned publication Chambers and Partners 2024 among the main firms in Brazil in the areas of Dispute Resolution MG.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 2023/2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is once again ranked among the most admired law firms by Análise Editorial. The firm was recognized in Tax Law, as well as for its work in the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco sector, being one of the most admired firms operating in São Paulo.

We also highlight the presence of our partner Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira among those most admired by legal executives in the Food, Beverage, and Tobacco sector.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was once again recognized as one of the best firms in the tax area by The Legal 500 Latin America 2024 ranking. The firm was highlighted in the Tax Advisory and City Focus – Belo Horizonte – Tax categories. 

The publication highlights our team, for the “excellent and collaborative technique of highly specialized and helpful professionals”, in addition to highlighting the appreciation of clients for the “direct involvement of partners in discussions and the team’s coverage in practically all actions in the tax area”.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA REGIONAL 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is one of the most admired law firms in Greater São Paulo by the Análise Editorial’s 2024, by Análise Advocacia Regional publication.

ITR WORLD TAX 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2024 edition of the international directory ITR World Tax as one of the leaders in international taxation in Brazil. World Tax 2024 recognized the firm for its practice in General Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, and Tax Controversy.

LATIN LAWYER 250 - 2024

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has been recognized as a recommended firm in the areas of litigation and tax law by the 2024 edition of the British directory Latin Lawyer 250. The ranking is a globally recognized guide that lists the leading law firms in Latin America.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2023

The Legal 500 LATAM 2023 yearbook, one of the main publications in the legal market, recognized Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the leaders in Brazil in the Tax area and in the city of Belo Horizonte. The partners Gilberto Ayres Moreira, Fernando Westin, and Claudia Cristina dos Santos Abrosio were highlighted.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA REGIONAL 2023

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is one of the most admired law firms in Greater São Paulo in the publication Análise Advocacia Regional 2023, by Análise Editorial.

WOMAN ADVOCACY ANALYSIS 2023

For the second year, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted by the publication ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA WOMAN, whose ranking presents the most admired female lawyers in Brazil.

The firm's partner, Taís Cruz Habibe, was nominated as the most admired lawyer in the Machinery and Equipment sector, in the Civil area, in the city of Belo Horizonte/MG.

This recognition reflects the work of the entire Ayres Ribeiro Advogados team.

BEST LAWYERS 2023

Once again, the Best Lawyers Brazil ranking, in its 2023 edition, recognized Ayres Ribeiro Advogados professionals in its annual survey. This year, the American international ranking highlights partners Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro, Fernando Westin, and Gilberto Ayres Moreira in the areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Tax.

ITR WORLD TAX 2023

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2023 edition of the international directory ITR World Tax as one of the leaders in international taxation in Brazil. World Tax 2023 recognized the firm for its practice in General Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, and Tax Controversy.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 2022

It is a great pride to be recognized once again in the Análise Advocacia ranking among the most admired in Law. Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is highlighted in this 2022 edition for its practice in the Tax and Insurance areas and also for its operations in the State of São Paulo. This is the result of our commitment to delivering complete and effective services, with the quality and excellence of years in the market.

BEST LAWYERS – GLOBAL BUSINESS 2022

Partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira was recognized as a prominent lawyer in the tax area in Brazil by Best Lawyers 2022 in its Global Business magazine, a business guide that connects leaders from the international legal community to the most influential companies in the United States.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA DIVERSIDADE E INCLUSÃO 2022

For the second year in a row, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was cited by Análise Advocacia in recognition of its contributions to diversity and inclusion. The publication brings together data and information from the firms that contribute most to a more diverse and inclusive legal practice. This highlight in the publication demonstrates the firm's commitment as a protagonist in building a fairer and more transparent business environment.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA REGIONAL 2022

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is one of the most admired law firms in Greater São Paulo by the Análise Editorial’s 2022, by Análise Advocacia Regional publication.

Chambers Brazil 2022

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted amongst the main Brazilian firms in Tax Litigation by the international publication Chambers and Partners in the “Chambers Brazil Contentious 2022” guide.

The Legal 500 LATAM 2022

The Legal 500 LATAM 2022 yearbook, one of the main publications in the legal market, recognized Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the leaders in Brazil in the Tax area and, once again, as a highlight in the tax area in the city of Belo Horizonte.

ITR WORLD TAX 2022

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2022 edition of the ITR World Tax international directory as one of the leaders in international taxation in Brazil. World Tax 2022 recognized the firm for its practice in General Corporate Tax and Indirect Tax.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 2021

It is with great satisfaction that we receive recognition from Análise Advocacia once again. Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted in this edition for its practice in the Tax area, and also for its work in the State of São Paulo.

Recognition from Análise Advocacia 2021 reinforces our commitment to delivering complete and effective services, with the quality and excellence of years in the market.

BEST LAWYERS 2021

The Best Lawyers Brazil 2021 ranking recognized the best lawyers by area of expertise based on recommendations made in the legal market.

Once again, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados professionals are recognized in the annual survey. Partner Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro stood out in the areas of Arbitration and Mediation, Corporate Law, and Merger and Acquisition, and partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira was recognized in the Tax area.

Análise Advocacia Diversidade e Inclusão

The law firm Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was cited by Análise Advocacia for contributing to diversity and inclusion.

The publication brings together data and information from offices that have contributed to a more diverse and inclusive advocacy. As such, we were recognized for making a difference and helping to build a more organized and transparent business environment.

Análise Advocacia Regional 2021

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was featured in the first edition of Análise Advocacia Regional 2021, a publication that features the most admired firms in the country based on their headquarters.

Our office was included in the guide focused on the Southeast, especially in São Paulo.

ITR WORLD TAX 2021

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2021 edition of the international directory ITR World Tax as one of the leaders in international taxation in Brazil. World Tax 2021 recognized the firm for its practice in General Corporate Tax and Indirect Tax.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA MULHER

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted by the publication ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA MULHER, a new ranking that presents the most admired lawyers in Brazil.

The firm's partners, Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro and Taís Cruz Habibe, were named as most admired lawyers in the Economic/Automotive and Auto Parts sectors, in the Business Contracts and Civil areas, and in the cities of São Paulo/SP and Belo Horizonte/MG, respectively.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2021

The Legal 500 LATAM 2021 yearbook, one of the main publications in the legal market, recognized Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the leaders in Brazil in the Tax area and in the city of Belo Horizonte. The lawyers Gilberto Ayres Moreira, Fernando Westin, Claudia Cristina dos Santos Abrosio, and Marcelo Corrêa were highlighted.

Best Lawyers – Global Business 2020

Partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira was recognized as a prominent lawyer in the Tax area in Brazil by Best Lawyers 2020 in its Global Business magazine, a business guide that connects leaders of the international legal community to the United States' most influential companies.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2020

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was once again highlighted by the analysis Análise Advocacia 500 as one of the most admired law firms in Brazil, the partners Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro, Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira, Gilberto Ayres Moreira, and Taís Cruz Habibe also deserved mention.

Ranked annually by the publication since its foundation, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was highlighted in this edition for its practice in the Civil and Tax areas, its specialization in the Food, Beverages, and Tobacco and Automotive and Auto Parts sectors, as well as for its performance in the States of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Best Lawyers 2020

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados professionals are recognized in the annual Best Lawyers 2020 survey, an American international ranking. The partners Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro and Gilberto Ayres Moreira were highlighted in the areas of Arbitration and Mediation and Tax, respectively.

ITR WORLD TAX 2020

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2020 edition of the international directory ITR World Tax as one of the leaders of international taxation in Brazil. The International Tax Review (ITR) highlighted the excellence of the firm's performance in business matters, noting that the firm “specializes in tax consultancy, tax controversy, and indirect tax”, acting prominently “in the agribusiness, food and beverage, automobiles, pulp and paper, trade, energy, and telecommunications”. Partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira deserved personal attention.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2019

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its professionals are once again among the most admired in the Análise Advocacia 500 list. This year's publication highlights Brazil's most admired law firms and attorneys from research conducted with the legal departments of the country's 1,500 largest companies. In the 2019 edition, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and partner Fernando Westin were recognized for the excellence of their services in the Tax area, the Food, Beverage and Tobacco, and Insurance economic sectors, and for their performance in the State of São Paulo. Check it out here: www.analise.com Source: Advocacy Analysis 500 2018.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2019

The Legal 500 LATAM 2019, one of the leading publications in the legal market, recognizes Ayres Ribeiro Advogados' specialty in the Tax area, with emphasis on lawyers Gilberto Ayres Moreira, Fernando Westin and Claudia Cristina dos Santos Abrosio.

ITR WORLD TAX 2019

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the 2019 edition of the international directory ITR World Tax as one of the leaders in international taxation in Brazil. The main publisher of International Taxation, International Tax Review (ITR), highlighted the excellence of the firm's performance in business matters, with Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Marcelo Corrêa being highlighted.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2018

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its professionals are once again part of the annual analysis of Advocacia 500. The publication lists the most admired offices and lawyers in Brazil, based on a survey carried out with the legal department of the country's 1,500 largest companies. In the 2018 edition, the office, its partners Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro, and associate partner Fernando Westim were recognized for the excellence of their services in the Civil and Tax areas in the economic sectors of Food, Beverages and Tobacco, Construction and Engineering, and Machinery and Equipment, and for its work in the State of São Paulo.

TAX DIRECTORS HANDBOOK 2018

The Tax Directors Handbook 2018 acknowledges the performance of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as a leading law firm in Tax Law in Brazil.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2018

The Legal 500 LATAM 2018 recognizes the specialty of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados in Competition, Antitrust, and Tax, with highlights for partners Elisa Silva Ribeiro and Gilberto Ayres Moreira and coordinators Claudia Cristina dos Santos Abrosio and Marcelo Henrique Gonçalves Dias Corrêa.

ITR WORLD TAX 2018

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the ITR World Tax 2018 directory as one of the leaders of international taxation in Brazil. The office was appointed for excellence in its operations in several economic sectors, with the main objective of supporting its clients, maximizing their tax efficiency, reducing tax contingencies, and bringing solutions through the analysis of national legislation and tax treaties. The publication highlighted the performance of partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira, as well as projects conducted in industries operating in the food and beverage and paper and pulp sectors.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2017

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its partners once again deserved prominence in the Análise Advocacia 500 yearbook. The publication points to the most admired offices and lawyers in Brazil, based on a survey conducted with the legal department of the country's 1,500 largest companies. In the 2017 edition, the office and its partners, Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro, were recognized for the excellence of their services in the areas of International Trade and Tax and in the Real Estate and Paper and Cellulose sectors, as well as for their performance in the state of Sao Paulo.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2017

The Legal 500 Latin America 2017 recognizes the specialty of Ayres Ribeiro Lawyers in Competition and Tax, with a highlight to the partners Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro and Gilberto Ayres Moreira.

TAX DIRECTORS HANDBOOK 2017

Tax Directors Handbook 2017 recognizes the performance of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as a prominent office in Tax Law in Brazil.

ITR WORLD TAX 2017

The 2017 edition of ITR World Tax recommended Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the leading offices in the area in Brazil. The office was indicated due to the recognition for the quality of its services and the complexity and relevance of the transnational cases in which it acted in the last year.

INTERNATIONAL TAX REVIEW

The International Tax Review, one of the most influential and prestigious publications specialized in Tax Law, has appointed Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the finalists of the International Tax Review Americas Tax Awards 2017 in the category Best Newcomer of the Year in the Americas. The office was indicated because of the recognition for the quality of its services and the complexity and relevance of the transnational cases in which it acted in the last year.

TAX DIRECTORS HANDBOOK

Tax Directors Handbook 2016 recognizes Ayres Ribeiro Advogados as one of the most important Tax Offices in Brazil.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2016

The Ayres Ribeiro Advogados law firm was once again featured in the Advocacia 500 Analysis. Elisa Ribeiro, Gilberto Ayres Moreira, and Taís Cruz Habibe were the most admired attorneys in the Civil and Automotive Sectors and Autoparts and Paper and Pulp sectors.

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS LATIN AMERICA 2016

Partner Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro was recognized as a highlight by Chambers and Partners Latin America 2016, especially for her role in Regulatory of Telecommunications.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2016

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados recognized as a highlight in competition, litigation, and taxation by the legal 500 latin america 2016.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2015

The Legal 500 Latin America 2015 is among the most important and influential global law rankings and highlights the top legal professionals in Latin America. Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its professionals were recognized for their expertise in Competition, Litigation, and Tax. Special mention was made of the partners Elisa Silva Ribeiro and Gilberto Ayres Moreira. The partner of the office, Gilberto Ayres Moreira, was featured in Tax Law and partner Elisa Silva de Assis Ribeiro in Litigation and Competition.

TAX DIRECTORS HANDBOOK 2015

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized as a prominent office in Brazil by the Tax Directors Handbook 2015, a directory and international ranking specialized in Tax Law.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2015

The Ayres Ribeiro Law Firm, once again, was recognized by Análise Advocacia 500 2015, as one of the most admired offices in Brazil. In addition, it was prominent in the areas of International Trade, Tax, and Automotive, Autoparts, Pulp, and Paper. The partners, Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Elisa Ribeiro, were prominent in the International Trade area, as well as in the Real Estate and Paper and Cellulose sectors. The Office and its partners were also recognized for their outstanding performance in the State of São Paulo.

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS GLOBAL 2015

Chambers and Partners Latin America 2015 recognizes the performance of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados.

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS LATIN AMERICA 2015

Chambers and Partners Latin America 2015 recognizes the performance of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2014

The Legal 500 Latin America 2014, one of the most important rankings in the international legal market, highlighted the work of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its professionals in the areas of Competition Law, Litigation and Arbitration, and Tax, emphasizing not only the expertise of its lawyers but the excellence of the service offered to customers. As pointed out by the publication, the appointment of the office is due to the deep knowledge, the experience in the market, and the speed in the service, being worth highlighting the performance of Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Elisa Silva Ribeiro.

ADVOCACIA 500 2014

The Ayres Ribeiro Advogados Office was recognized by the Advocacy Analysis 500 2014 as one of the most admired offices in Brazil, in the International Trade area and in the Aeronautical, Automotive, Construction and Engineering, Insurance, and Technology sectors. The partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira was elected among the most admired lawyers in the areas of International Trade and in the Aeronautical, Construction and Engineering, Technology sectors, and for his work in São Paulo.

CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS LATIN AMERICA 2014

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is recognized as a highlight by Chambers and Partners Latin America 2014, with Gilberto Ayres Moreira being the personal highlight.

THE LEGAL 500 LATAM 2013

The Legal 500 Latin America 2013, one of the most important international legal market rankings, highlighted the work of Ayres Ribeiro Advogados and its professionals in the areas of Competition, Litigation, and Tax Law, stressing not only the expertise of its lawyers but also the service excellence offered to customers. Elisa Ribeiro was recognized for her excellent knowledge in economic regulation while Gilberto Ayres Moreira was highly recommended for his experience in international transactions.

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2013

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados was recognized by the Análise Advocacia 500 2013 survey as one of the most admired firms in Brazil, in the area of Export and Import. The Análise Advocacia 500 yearbook is the largest and most relevant survey carried out in the Brazilian legal market. 

ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA 500 2012

The Ayres Ribeiro Oliveira Jayme Advogados Office was recognized by the Análise Advocacia 500 2012 research as one of the most admired offices in Brazil, in the areas of export and import. The partner Gilberto Ayres Moreira was elected among the most admired attorneys in the areas of export and import.