Joao Paulo M Cavinatto

João Paulo Muntada Cavinatto is a partner at Lefosse Advogados, specializing in Tax Law with a focus on indirect taxes and customs law. He has extensive experience in international business and foreign trade, particularly in complex mergers and acquisitions. His expertise also includes structuring and remodeling business operations, negotiating tax incentives, and managing various customs regimes.124

Cavinatto holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and has completed a postgraduate program in Tax Law at the same institution. He has been instrumental in projects involving legislative reviews and the optimization of supply chains through strategic tax planning.13

With over 20 years of experience, he is recognized for his contributions to business strategy related to VAT and customs matters.3