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Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto

Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto

Brazil 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Social Security

Brazil

3 years ranked

Private Pensions

Brazil

1 year ranked

About

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Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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)

Brazil: Contentious

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Social Security - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto Gago garners praise for her expertise representing clients in social security disputes on benefit rights discussions. Cristiane is well established lawyer, particularly advising on LTIPs, taxation of hazardous agents and tax credits on employees' compensation.

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Chambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

Private Pensions - Brazil

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto is highly active in private pensions and social security matters, with experience spanning regulatory compliance, strategic litigation, sponsor liability and scheme termination. She regularly assists pension entities, sponsors and managers on complex advisory and contentious issues.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto is a leading social security lawyer in Brazil. She manages to provide highly personalised and prompt service to her clients.

    Social SecurityChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto is a leading expert in social security, always conveying great confidence in her advisory opinions.

    Social SecurityChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto has deep knowledge and understands the impact of legal actions in our business.

    Social SecurityChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Cristiane has an excellent level of technical expertise in matters related to private pensions.

    Private PensionsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Cristiane has an in‑depth understanding of the key discussions in the private pensions field and remains closely attentive to how these debates impact companies.

    Private PensionsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

  • Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto is a leading reference in the private pensions field, combining deep technical knowledge with a strong strategic vision in the handling of complex matters.

    Private PensionsChambers Brazil: Industries & Sectors

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Brazil

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