Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto
Brazil Guide 2024
Band 1 : Social Security
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About
Provided by Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto
Practice Areas
Social Security and Tax.
Career
Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto has extensive experience in the social security area, advising large companies on taxation of payroll. Cristiane serves more than 100 customers in various sectors (infrastructure, automotive, industry, education, finance, health, media, automation, call center etc.), among which are Unilever, Sul América, Silvio Santos, Accenture, GM, Siemens, Phillips etc.
She has served as counsel and litigator for a substantial volume of administrative and judicial disputes involving social security contributions, seeking greater payroll tax efficiency for clients. Cristiane is well versed in structuring and implementing mechanisms for variable compensation of employees and executives (profit sharing plans, stock option plans, awards, bonuses, among others).
She also has a strong presence as advisor and litigator for private pension entities, sponsors and managers in private pension matters, interfacing directly with the regulatory bodies.
Personal
Master's Degree in Social Security Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. (PUC-SP)
Specialization Degree (Certificate) in Tax Law from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation. (FGV)
Bachelor's Degree in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo. (PUC-SP)
Chambers Review
Brazil: Contentious
Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto Gago garners praises for her expertise representing clients in social security disputes on benefit rights discussions. Cristiane is well established, particularly advising on LTIPs, taxation of hazardous agents and tax credits on employees' compensation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"She is great, knowledgeable, always available and delivers on time."
"Super-skilled partner, an expert in the social security arena, 100% focused on it. She is a point of reference in the firm for various technical and academic discussions."
"She is an authority in social security matters."
"She is great, knowledgeable, always available and delivers on time."
"Super-skilled partner, an expert in the social security arena, 100% focused on it. She is a point of reference in the firm for various technical and academic discussions."
"She is an authority in social security matters."