Cristina Arantes A Berry

Cristina Arantes A Berry has more than 25 years’ experience in Corporate Income Tax, Foreign Capital Legislation, Corporate Law, Corporate Reorganisation and Tax Planning. She joined Deloitte Brazil in March 2002 and is currently based in its São Paulo office.

Ms Berry studied Law at the Faculdade de Direito de Universidade Mackenzie in São Paulo, and is a member of the Brazilian Bar Association, São Paulo section and is counsellor at the Association - Grupo de Estudos Tributários Aplicados - GETAP.

She has participated in numerous projects such as: advising multinational clients on tax and business related to multinational joint ventures, and counselling clients on structuring and restructuring complex national and international operations. Moreover, Ms Arantes has an extensive experience in the Telecommunications, Utilities, Consumer, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical and Media industries.

Ms Berry states that her main characteristic as an adviser is to focus on the clients’ demands and opportunities by understanding their individual business and respective tax requirements. Ms Berry also notes that the Brazilian tax environment provides and requires constant updates and advisory demands, meaning that compliance work is key element. Her typical client base is composed of very well-structured entities with strong technical backgrounds and knowledge.