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Alessandro Mendes Cardoso

Alessandro Mendes Cardoso

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Social Security

Brazil

2 years ranked

About

Provided by Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Tax, Customs and international trade, Social security and OHS, Agribusiness

Career

Alessandro specializes in Tax, Customs, and Social Security Law with over 25 years of experience and is recognized for his expertise in national and international tax matters. He actively participates in managing cases before the Administrative Tax Appeals Board (CARF), State Taxpayer Councils, and within the scope of Regional Federal Courts, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Supreme Federal Court. He also works as a Professor of Tax and Social Security Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG), the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV), and the Center for Studies in Law and Business (CEDIN).

Publications

He has published articles and legal opinions in specialized magazines. Alessandro is author of the books "O Dever Fundamental de Recolher Tributos no Estado Democrático de Direito", “Estudos de Custeio Previdenciário” and "Novos Estudos de Custeio Previdenciário" e "Processo Legislativo Tributário Federal e bloqueios à concretização do projeto constitucional.

Personal

PhD in Public Law from Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG).

Master Degree in Tax Law from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Specialization in Business Law from Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC-MG)

LL.B. from Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Social Security - Brazil

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Alessandro Mendes Cardoso is a specialist in tax, customs and social security law, recognised in the market for his expertise in strategic social security litigation.

Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Alessandro Mendes Cardoso is a tax practitioner who can represent clients on judicial reviews and also on advising them on their defence in administrative procedures.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Alessandro Mendes Cardoso demonstrates excellent technical ability and deep expertise in social security. He is highly qualified, confident and handles complex matters with precision.

    Social SecurityChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Alessandro Mendes Cardoso always provides support with great competence and a strong sense of partnership.

    Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
  • Alessandro Mendes Cardoso and his team are always available.

    Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious

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Brazil

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