LinkinLegal
Victor Bovarotti Lopes photo

Victor Bovarotti Lopes

Partner · Demarest Advogados

BrazilCustoms, International TradePortuguese, English

About

Partner at Demarest Advogados in Brazil, he leads the firm's customs practice and handles trade defense and litigation matters, including cases before the World Trade Organization (WTO). He holds a law degree from PUC-SP, an LL.M. in Tax Law from INSPER and an LL.M. with distinction in International Legal Studies (Georgetown University), and was leader of the Brazilian ICC Customs and Trade Commission for 2022–2023.

Practice areas

CustomsInternational TradeTaxGovernment RelationsTrade RemediesLitigation

Office

Expertise

Customs valuationTax classificationTax planningImport licensingInterpretation of trade agreements (Mercosur)Special customs regimes (drawback, RECOF, REPETRO)Trade defenseWTO litigation

Education

  • LL.M., International Legal Studies (with distinction); Certificate in WTO Studies, Georgetown University (2013)
  • LL.M., Tax Law, INSPER (2011)
  • LL.B. / Graduation in Law, PUC-SP (2005)

Languages

PortugueseEnglish