Humberto is a partner in Campos Mello Advogados and a head of the Tax practice.

Humberto has an extensive practice in tax consulting and tax litigation, experienced in the Judicial and Administrative Courts. His work includes responsibility for many substantial cases in state and federal courts, including the Higher Courts in Brazil: Brazilian Taxpayers Council, Superior Tribunal of Justice, and Federal Supreme Court.

Represented clients in legal transactions with tax authorities regarding tax matters.

Humberto has significant experience in VAT/indirect and direct tax matters, as well as in state and municipal taxes, social security, M&A, customs duties, and excise taxes. Represented major companies in tax lawsuits, administrative procedures, and consultations at the government tax departments in Brazil.

Among his clients are Brazilian and international companies in industry sectors, such as consumer goods, energy, infrastructure, financial and banking services, mining, hospitality and leisure, retail, industrial goods and services, life sciences and real estate.

He has been assisting Oil & Gas clients for more than 25 years in the tax litigation, representing companies in tax assessments and lawsuits regarding issues related to the industry.

Recognitions

• Chambers Brazil Regions – Tax: Rio de Janeiro: 2022 – 2025
• Best Lawyers: Tax Law: 2020 – 2025
• The Legal 500, América Latina
• Mentioned in Tax Litigation: 2018 – 2026
• Mentioned in Tax Advisory: 2021 – 2026
• Latin Lawyer 250, Brasil – Mentioned in Tax: 2020 – 2026
• Análise Advocacia 500 – Recognized as one of the most admired lawyers in Brazil in Tax Law: 2014 – 2016

Bar Admissions

• Rio de Janeiro
• São Paulo
• Minas Gerais
• Bahia
• Pernambuco
• Distrito Federal

Education

• Getulio Vargas School of Business, Rio de Janeiro, Tax Specialization, 2003
• Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, B.A., 2001

Languages

• Portuguese
• English
• Italian