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Partner since 1990, Raquel is former coordinator of the tax practice and managing partner of the firm. Her practice is currently divided between structuring tax consultancy and high complexity technical tax conflicts settlement. Her practice also includes the taxation of regulamented areas of knowledge, such as natural resources and energy. Associations Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) Member of the American Bar Association (ABA) Member of the São Paulo Lawyers’ Association (AASP) Former vice-president and member of the Tax Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA) Recent acknowledgments Ranked by Chambers Latin America 2018 and Chambers Global, 2016 edition, in Tax. Classified as leading lawyer by Legal 500, 2017 edition, in Tax. Classified among the most admired attorneys by Análise Advocacia, 2017 edition, in the Tax practice, Pharmaceutical and Machines and Equipment. Recognized by Who´s Who Legal, 2017 edition, in Tax. Recommended by Latin Lawyer 250, 2016 edition. Recommended by the International Tax Review as Women in Tax Leader, issue 2017. Recommended by Lacca Approved in Tributário, edition 2018. Highlighted as one of the best professionals of her practice by Women in Business Law, edition 2016. Education Faculdade de Direito de Franca, Brazil (Bachelor of Laws, 1987). Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo, Brazil (Master’s degree in Tax Law, 1992). Other qualifications Council member of the Brazilian Association of Financial Law (“ABDF”) – International Fiscal Association Representative in Brazil Co-president of the Audit Committee of the Brazilian Institute for the Energy Law (IBDE) Council member of W.I.L.L. (Women in Leadership in Latin America) Member of the Deliberative Council of the São Paulo Museum of Art (MASP) Board member of the Brazilian Sculpture Museum (MUBE)