Renato Mérola Peluzo

Renato Mérola Peluzo focuses on complex tax litigation, while his practice also encompasses tax advice and planning. He advises Brazilian and international companies across sectors including oil and gas, telecommunications, financial markets, private equity funds, startups, mining, hospitals, construction, hospitality and emerging technologies.

He is fluent in English and French. He holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University (PUC), a postgraduate qualification from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IBMR. He is pursuing a master’s degree in Tax Law at PUC-SP and has authored articles on tax issues affecting startups and emerging technologies.

Practice Areas

Complex tax litigation, tax advice and tax planning.
Advice to Brazilian and international companies across multiple economic sectors.
Additional focus on startups, emerging technologies and financial markets.

Education

Law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro.
LL.M. in Tax Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from IBMR.
Extensive experience in complex tax litigation at both the administrative and judicial levels.
Advises Brazilian and international companies across sectors including oil and gas, telecommunications, mining, events, hospitality and emerging technologies.

Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro Section.
Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo Section.
Regional Accounting Council of the State of Rio de Janeiro.
France-Brazil Chamber of Commerce.

Languages

Portuguese.
English.
French.

Awards and Recognition

The Legal 500 – Tax – 2023, 2024, 2025.
Leaders League – Tax Advisory – 2024, 2025.

Publications

Co-author of “O Imposto Seletivo sobre o Gás Natural” (2025).
Author of “Da Dedutibilidade dos Juros sobre Capital Próprio de Exercícios Anteriores” (2024).
Co-author of “Os Conceitos de Mudanças de Ramo de Atividade e de Controle Societário para Fins de Perda de Prejuízos Fiscais” (2024).
Among others.