With more than 45 years of experience, João Guilherme works in the areas of Private and Public Law, with a special focus on Tax, Arbitration and Litigation Law.

The partner was the State Attorney of Rio de Janeiro for more than 25 years, being a direct advisor in tax matters to Attorneys General of various state administrations.

During his career, Sauer has gained extensive experience in civil law matters, playing a key
role as a litigation attorney in tax and civil matters.

João Guilherme has already worked as an arbitrator and was a professor at the School of Magistrates of the State of Rio de Janeiro and at Fundação Getúlio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro.

 

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in law from the Faculty of Law of the University of the State of Guanabara, now the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1974).
  • Lato sensu postgraduate degree in Tax Law.

 

Recognitions

  • Recognized as “Notable practitioner” in Chambers and Partners, in Chambers Brazil Regions for his experience in Tax on Rio de Janeiro in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
  • Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250 – 2023 and 2024 in the Tax area

 

Memberships and Admissions

  • Brazilian Bar – São Paulo
  • Brazilian Bar – Rio de Janeiro
  • Member of IBA – Brazilian Lawyers Institute
  • Member of ABDF – Brazilian Association of Financial Law
  • Member of IFA – International Fiscal Association
  • Board Member of the Conselheiro do Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados (CESA).