Curriculum Vitae/Lebenslauf
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Amanda Duque dos Santos
Amanda Duque dos Santos
64, Rua Jaú, Santa Efigênia, Belo Horizonte, 30270-250, MG – Brazil
+55 31 3482 3542
+55 31 9297 7722
[email protected]
amandaduques (skype)
Sex: female | Date of birth :15/08/1987 | Nationality: Brazilian
WORK EXPERIENCE
08/2013 – present
Professor
Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Faculty of Economic Sciences (FACE).
(https://www.ufmg.br/english/)
Assistant professor supervised by Prof. Dr. André Mendes Moreira within the context of the
teaching internship program of the Masters program at the Faculty of Law - UFMG. Subject
taught: Tax and Financial Law.
Lawyer/Consultant (12/2011 – 09/2013), previously intern (02/2010 – 11/2011)
02/2010 – 09/2013
Sacha Calmon – Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados / Belo Horizonte - Brazil.
Specialized in Tax, Financial and Business law, appointed by Latin Lawyer and Chambers
Latin America as one of the top legal firms in Brazil. (www.sachacalmon.com.br/en/)
Elaborating legal opinions, consults and technical notes regarding Brazilian taxes (direct
and indirect). Risk analysis, tax planning, fiscal support over corporate restructuring and tax
compliance. Identifying and solving issues arisen from problems in litigation. Legal thesis
and strategies towards the lowest tax burden within the boundaries of Brazilian legislation.
Interacting with controllership and accounting firms in order identify viable opportunities as
well as legal risks. Conducting meetings (mainly in Portuguese and English) for foreign
clients. Regarding litigation, assessment and definition of specific strategies combining
both merits (legal arguments) and factual (evidence) approaches; continuous monitoring of
cases.
Sector Consultancy, Tax Compliance and Litigation
06/2008 – 09/2009
Intern
Azevedo Sette Advogados/ Belo Horizonte – Brazil (www.azevedosette.com.br/en/)
Ranked by Thomson Reuters the second Law Firm in Latin America, amongst national and
internationals firms, in number of mergers and acquisitions’ transactions, also highlighted
by Chambers Latin America.
Analysis and reports on due diligence proceedings, contracts drafting, legal research on
doctrine, legislation and jurisprudence, customer service, translation and execution of
external inquiries, advising consortia and companies in the course of bidding processes, as
well as drafting defences and appeals.
Sector Corporate Law and Public Bidding Consultancy
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Private Tutoring
11/2007 – 08/2009
Private preparation courses for postgrad students intending to take the ESOL/Cambridge
exams (mainly Cambridge English: First – FCE, Advanced – CAE and Proficiency – CPE).
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
01/2013 - present
Masters Degree (ongoing – estimated completion: 06/2014)
Law Faculty – Federal University of Minas Gerais – Brazil
Appointed by Folha de São Paulo as the top Law Bachelor course in Brazil. Considered
the largest federal university of the country.
Masters in Tax Law at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (Faculty of Law) under the
supervision of Prof. Dr. Misabel de Abreu Machado Misabel Derzi. Research line: Power
and Citizenship in a Democratic State. Academic project: Global Tax Governance and Law
Enforcement.
Research project: The removal of binding precedents in tax law matters through the
distinguish doctrine as a guarantee of distributive justice and fundamental rights.
All required credits will be completed by 12/2013 (24 credits – 1080 hrs/cl) + teaching
internship program (60 hrs/cl).
08/2006 – 12/2011
Bachelor in Law
Law Faculty – Federal University of Minas Gerais – Brazil
Main areas of interest: Constitutional Law, International Law, Tax and Financial Law,
Contracts and Business Transactions, Administrative Law, Corporate Law.
Aprox. 300 ECTS points.
08/2009 – 01/2010
Academic Exchange Program
Faculté de droit - Université de Montréal – QC/Canada.
Ranked by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings of 2012-2013 at 84th
place globally. Ranked the #2 civil law school in Canada in Maclean's 2011 law school
rankings.
Academic semester at the Université de Montréal (Faculté de Droit), with classes taught in
French language, via the Official Exchange Programme - UFMG, with exemption from all
university fees.
Courses taken: Fondements du Fiscal Regime (Fundamentals of the Canadian Tax
System), Droit des Transactions Commerciales Internationales (International Business
Transactions Law), Contrats et Usages Commerciaux (Commercial Contracts and
Customs) and Droit International Privé (Private International Law).
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PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s)
Other language(s)
Brazilian Portuguese
UNDERSTANDING
Listening
Reading
SPEAKING
Spoken interaction
WRITING
Spoken production
English
Proficient
Proficient
Proficient
Proficient
Proficient
Cambridge English: Proficiency - CPE (2008); Advanced – CAE (2007); First – FCE (2006);
Legal English Certificate by the Chamber of Commerce of Minas Gerais.
German
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
6 (six) semesters of German course at Cultura Alemã – BH. 3 (three) months of intensive German
course at the Kramer Institute in Freiburg – Germany (2008/2009). Mittelstufe 1 Zertifikat
(Sprachkurse Kramer Institute) – C1 (2009).
French
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
Independent
UFMG/CENEX - 4 (four) semesters of French courses. 6 (six) months of exchange program at the
UdM, with courses taught and exams taken in french.
Spanish
Independent
Independent
Independent
Basic
Basic
UFMG/CENEX – 4 (four) semesters of Spanish courses.
Levels: A1/2: Basic user - B1/2: Independent user - C1/2 Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Brazilian Bar Association
Computer skills
Driving licence
Registered practicing lawyer under # 137.045/MG (OAB)
Experience with the Windows operating system, including Word, Excel, Frontpage,
Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, building graphics and web sites and mastery of HTML.
Category B (cars)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Publications
▪ SANTOS, A. D.; BEDNARSKI, L. F. A. Conflitos de Jurisdição e Solução de
Controvérsias: A Problemática Co-Existência entre a OMC e os Tratados Regionais de
Comércio. (Conflicts of Jurisdiction and Dispute Settlement: The Problematic Co Existence between the WTO and Regional Trade Treaties) Revista Eletrônica de Direito
Internacional, v. 5, p. 227-257, 2009.
▪ FONSECA, F. D. M. ; SANTOS, A. D. . Ágio interno: considerações e análise
jurisprudencial. (In-house goodwill: considerations and case law analysis) Tributario.net,
p. 1, 2013.
▪ FONSECA, F. D. M. ; SANTOS, A. D. . A redução no faturamento de contribuinte inserido
no Parcelamento Especial da Lei n 10.684/03 e os efeitos do novel enquadramento no
SIMPLES (The reduction in revenues of taxpayer within the contexto f Brazil’s
simplification tax program (Law No. 10.684/03) and the effects of its new legal
framework). Tributario.net, p. 1, 2013.
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▪ FONSECA, F. D. M. ; SANTOS, A. D. . O contrato não oneroso de garantia de dívida
contraída por empresa coligada localizada no exterior e a inaplicabilidade do método
transfer pricing. (The freestanding warrant contract hired by a related company located
abroad and the inapplicability of the transfer pricing method.) Tributario.net, p. 1, 2013.
▪ FONSECA, F. D. M.; SANTOS, A. D. . O Regime Especial de Tributação de
empreendimentos imobiliários e os possíveis efeitos do encerramento da vigência da MP
n 601/12 (Brazil’s Special Taxation Regime for real estate development and the possible
effects of the revocation of Act # 601/12). Tributario.net, p. 1, 2013.
▪ BATISTA JUNIOR, O. A. ; SANTOS, A. D. . A legitimidade ativa do contribuinte de fato do
ICMS (energia elétrica) para pleitear repetição de valores pagos a maior ou
indevidamente - uma breve análise crítica da jurisprudência do STJ. (The legitimacy of
the consumer regarding litigious demands for the restitution of wrongly paid VAT (electric
energy): a brief critical analysis of case law from the Supreme Court.) Revista Dialética de
Direito Tributário, v. 214, p. 7, 2013.
Presentations
▪ SANTOS, A. D. ; BEDNARSKI, L. F. A. . Jurisdiction and Dispute Settlement Conflicts: the
problematic co-existence between the WTO and the Regional Trade Agreements.
Presented at the 2008 edition of the ILSA (International Law Students Association) World
Congress.
▪ CUFTA Moot Court Competition: Lavina vs. Vetustia - measures affecting imports of
primary batteries. (International moot competition/2008)
▪ A contribuição de Amartya Sen aos esforços de combate à pobreza: críticas e reflexões
acerca da obra do economista indiano. (Amartya Sen’s academic contribution to efforts
regarding fighting impoverishment: a critical analysis and reflection on the Indian
economist’s work). SANTOS, Amanda Duque dos. DUARTE, Regina Flávia Moraes. To
be presented at the I WORLD CONGRESS ON FIGHTING POVERTY
(November/2013). in the press.
▪ A correlação entre a miséria e a desigualdade de gênero: a pobreza extrema como uma
das causas do casamento infantil na Ásia, África e Oriente Médio. (The correlation
between misery and gender inequality: extreme poverty as a factor in child marriage in
Asia, Africa and the Middle East). SANTOS, Amanda Duque dos. To be presented at the I
WORLD CONGRESS ON FIGHTING POVERTY (November/2013). in the press.
Honours and awards
▪ Placed first in the admission exams for the Master Program the the Faculty of Law –
Federal University of Minas Gerais – 2013 (grades: 98pts – written exam / 98 pts –
interview).
▪ Graduation thesis (as requirement for the Bachelor in Law completion) approved with
honours (12/2011).
▪ Speaker for the Federal University of Minas Gerais official team, recipient of the award for
"Best Team" in the oral phase of the Custom Unions and Free Trade Areas Moot Court
Competition (CUFTA) - 2008 (Competition focused on commercial disputes at the WTO)
▪ Team member of the Federal University of Minas Gerais official team, winner of the award
for "Best Written Submission" written for the Custom Unions and Free Trade Areas Moot
Court Competition (CUFTA) - 2008.
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Academic Qualifications
Amanda Duque dos Santos
Specialization course in Corporate Income Tax by the Institute for Elevated Legal Studies
(IAED) – 2012. http://www.iaed.com.br/ (60 hrs/cl).
Specialization course in International Humanitarian Law by the Center for Studies on
International Law (CEDIN) www.cedin.com.br (40 hrs/cl.)
Member of the UFMG’s Research Group on International Law (GEDI), International Trade
and Arbitration (GEDICI) and the Brazilian Studies Center for the World Trade Organization
(CEB-OMC).
Member of the Editorial Board of the Academic Voice, Journal of the Faculty of Law
(UFMG) - October to December 2007.
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