Alcalde has been practicing tax law for 25 years, with extensive experience in tax advisory and litigation. He has advised clients in complex matters involving mergers and acquisitions, financial and capital markets, regulated industries, and tax planning. His practice includes advising Brazilian and multinational companies across various sectors of the Brazilian economy on both domestic tax matters and cross-border transactions.
Rodrigo has a strong track record in wealth planning, assisting families with matters related to taxation, changes of tax residency, and succession of family estates. He possesses in-depth knowledge of structures for the transfer and management of private and business assets in Brazil, as well as offshore vehicles such as trusts, wills, and investment funds abroad.
He advises clients in Brazil and internationally on capital inflows and outflows, helping them navigate the regulatory and tax aspects of investing in Brazilian assets.
Rodrigo has been a partner at prominent law firms in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and served as Head of Legal at a leading tax and estate planning consultancy in Brazil. He has also held controllership positions at multinational companies and was recognized by Leaders League as one of Brazil’s top tax advisors in 2023 and 2024.
He holds a Law degree from the University of São Paulo (USP). Specialist in Tax Law from both the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV-SP).
