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André Alves de Melo

André Alves de Melo

Brazil 2026

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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
 Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

Brazil

1 year ranked

Tax: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

5 years ranked

About

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Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Tax, Social Security, Energy, Mining, Oil, Gas and Offshore Industry.

Career

André advises clients on complex tax matters, both in advisory and litigation contexts. He represents clients before Brazil’s main administrative and judicial courts in major tax cases and disputes involving federal, state, and municipal taxes. He advises companies in the energy, logistics, oil and gas, chemical, sanitation, and healthcare services sectors.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Committee on Tax Regulatory and Judicial Affairs of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Chapter (OAB/RJ)

Member of the Customs Law Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Chapter (OAB/RJ)

Member of the Brazilian Association of Financial Law (ABDF/RJ) and the Brazilian Association of Tax Law (ABRADT), where he also lectures

Member of the Tax Commissions in IBRADEMP

Personal

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

Languages Spoken

English

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Tax, Social Security, Energy, Mining, Oil, Gas and Offshore Industry.

Career

André advises clients on complex tax matters, both in advisory and litigation contexts. He represents clients before Brazil’s main administrative and judicial courts in major tax cases and disputes involving federal, state, and municipal taxes. He advises companies in the energy, logistics, oil and gas, chemical, sanitation, and healthcare services sectors.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Committee on Tax Regulatory and Judicial Affairs of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Chapter (OAB/RJ)

Member of the Customs Law Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association – Rio de Janeiro Chapter (OAB/RJ)

Member of the Brazilian Association of Financial Law (ABDF/RJ) and the Brazilian Association of Tax Law (ABRADT), where he also lectures

Member of the Tax Commissions in IBRADEMP

Personal

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

Languages Spoken

English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2
Individual Editorial

André Alves de Melo has experience leading administrative and judicial tax litigation related to direct and indirect taxes, including mandates before the higher courts.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • André Alves de Melo meets our most urgent needs and is always willing to help. A partner for all times.

    Tax Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • An extremely experienced lawyer, André Alves de Melo knows our business well and understands how we operate.

    Tax Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • André Alves de Melo provides dedicated, agile and assertive service.

    Tax Litigation: Highly RegardedChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • André is very experienced and technically impeccable, serving as a key asset in the law firm’s partnership with us.

    Tax: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

  • André is highly responsive and accessible, with a strong technical proficiency in tax law.

    Tax: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

  • André consistently delivers great performance. He is highly available, knows our business inside and out and values close relationships with his clients.

    Tax: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (68)

Brazil

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