LAWYER PROFILE

André Alves de Melo

Global 2026

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Litigation

Brazil

4 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Tax, Social Security and Energy.

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 Global Guide

Tax: Litigation - Brazil

Band 6

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 is one of the most respected partners in the area of tax litigation.
Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
He is helpful and highly focused on solving the clients' problems.
Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide