João Bianco

T +55 (11) 3704-1317 @ joao.bianco@marizadvogados.com.br

Recognized for having a comprehensive practice in tax law, combining expertise in administrative and judicial litigation, strategic consulting, and international taxation. In litigation, he conducts complex disputes in administrative bodies such as the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (Carf), focusing on the development of procedural strategies, presentation of oral defenses and arguments, and in judicial courts, including the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice. As regards consulting matters, he provides advice on transactions in the financial and capital markets, tax planning, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, special regimes, tax incentives, and risk mitigation, with an emphasis on direct, indirect, and customs taxes. In international taxation, he structures cross-border investments, analyzes transfer prices, and applies treaties to avoid double taxation. Recognized for his personalized approach, dedication to clients and ability to integrate complete tax solutions, he is frequently highlighted by Brazilian and international legal publications.

PhD in Tax Law
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC/SP
Completed in 2006

Master’s Degree in Tax Law
Universidade de São Paulo – USP
Completed in 1994

Tax Law Specialist
Centro de Extensão Universitária – CEU

Specialist in Business Administration
Fundação Getúlio Getulio Vargas – FGV-SP/CEAG
Completed in 1982

Bachelor of Laws
Universidade de São Paulo – USP
Completed in 1977

Acknowledgment

  • 2026

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as a Tax No-Contentious (Band 3)

    • LEADERS LEAGUE - Recognizes as Brazil – Best lawyers in Tax Consulting – LIDER | Brazil – Best lawyers in Tax Litigation – LIDER

  • 2025

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Non-contentious (Band 2)

    • CHAMBERS BRAZIL - Recognized as Tax Non-Contentious (Band 3)

    • LEADERS LEAGUE - Recognized as Brazil – Best lawyers in Tax Consulting – LIDER | Brazil – Best lawyers in Tax Litigation – LIDER

    • ITR - Recognized as Tax Controversy – HIGHLY REGARDED

  • 2024

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax Non-contentious (Band 2)

    • CHAMBERS BRAZIL - Recognized as Tax Non-contentious (Band 2)

    • ITR - Tax Controversy – HIGHLY REGARDED

  • 2023

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax Non-contentious (Band 2)

    • CHAMBERS BRAZIL - Recognized as Tax Non-contentious (Band 2) and Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - Thought Leaders – Brazil – Corporate Tax 2023 | Thought Leaders – Brazil – Corporate Tax Expert Witnesses 2023

    • ITR - Recognized as Tax Controversy – HIGHLY REGARDED

  • 2022

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax Non-contentious (Band 1)

    • CHAMBERS BRAZIL - Recognized as Tax Non-contentious (Band 2) and Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - Thought Leaders – Brazil – Corporate Tax 2022 | Thought Leaders – Brazil – Corporate Tax Expert Witnesses 2022 | Global Leaders - Corporate Tax – Advisory 2022 | Global Leaders - Corporate Tax – Controversy 2022 | Global Leaders - Corporate Tax – Experts 2022 | National Leaders Brazil – Corporate Tax 2022 | National Leaders Brazil – Corporate Tax Expert Witnesses 2022

    • ITR - Recognized as Tax Controversy – HIGHLY REGARDED

  • 2021

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax (Band 1)

    • CHAMBERS BRAZIL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA - Recognized as Tax (Band 1) and Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - João Bianco excels in matters related to direct taxes, with considerable experience advising clients from the mining, transport and banking sectors.

  • 2020

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax (Band 1)

    • CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA - Recognized as Tax (Band 1) and Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - João Bianco receives praise for his “remarkable knowledge of international tax law” and earns plaudits for his broad practice spanning tax advisory and litigation.

  • 2019

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax Litigation (Band 4) and Tax (Band 1)

    • CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA - Recognized as Tax (Band 1) and Tax Litigation (Band 4)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - João Bianco is a “very active” tax practitioner who is well-known for his first-class litigation practice and expert advice.

  • 2018

    • CHAMBERS GLOBAL - Recognized as Tax (Band 1)

    • CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA - Recognized as Tax (Band 1)

    • WHO′S WHO LEGAL - João Francisco Bianco is a practitioner with a strong reputation in the Latin American market who provides clients with more than 25 years of experience in the field, representing them in a range of direct taxation issues before Brazilian courts and authorities.

    • ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA - Recognized as one of the most admired lawyers in the tax field