DEMES BRITO ADVOGADOS - DBATax & Corporate Law Firm of the Year - São Paulo 2026

Demes Brito is the Founder and Managing Partner of Demes Brito Advogados (DBA), a Brazilian law firm recognized for its expertise in Tax, Corporate, Customs and International Law. The firm advises major domestic and multinational companies on complex transactions, tax planning, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), foreign trade and strategic business expansion.

DBA has been recognized four times as one of Brazil’s Most Admired Law Firms by Análise Advocacia, the country’s leading legal ranking. Demes Brito has also been recognized for four consecutive years as one of Brazil’s Most Admired Lawyers.

Dr. Brito holds a Doctorate and a Master’s Degree in International Law, in addition to postgraduate specializations in Tax Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), IBET and APET.

Throughout his distinguished career, he has served as:

* Full Counselor of the Superior Chamber of Tax Appeals (CSRF/CARF);
* Former Vice-President of the 3rd Judging Section and the 4th Chamber of CARF;
* Judge of the São Paulo State Tax Court (TIT);
* Tax Judge of the São Paulo Municipal Tax Council (CMT);
* Director of the Legal Department of FIESP;
* Professor, author and speaker on Tax and International Law.

With more than two decades of experience, Demes Brito combines deep technical expertise with a strategic business perspective, advising corporations, investors and multinational groups on high-impact tax, corporate and cross-border matters, always focused on legal certainty, value creation and sustainable business growth.