LAWYER PROFILE

Cristiane Romano

Brazil 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Dispute Resolution: Brasília

Brazil

5 years ranked

Tax: Brasília

Brazil

1 year ranked

Tax Litigation: The Elite

Brazil

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Litigation / Tax / Energy / Oil and gas / Technology / Telecommunications

Career

Specialist in the area of litigation, working in judicial and administrative litigation, especially in the Federal Courts, the Federal District Courts, higher courts, the Administrative Council for Tax Appeals (Carf) and regulatory bodies. A large part of her work consists of defining strategy and handling highly complex litigation in the higher courts (Federal Supreme Court and Superior Court of Justice), courts and administrative bodies. Has experience in the pension fund, energy, food and beverage, automotive, banking, pharmaceutical, services and retail sectors.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OBA); International Bar Association (IBA); Vice-president of the Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados (Studies Center of Law Firm – Cesa).

Languages Spoken

Portuguese and English.

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Partner in Tax, Litigation, Energy, Oil and Gas, Technology and Telecommunications.

Career

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OBA)

International Bar Association (IBA)

Vice-president of the Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados (Studies Center of Law Firm – Cesa)

Education

Faculdade de Direito da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Cristiane Romano is a seasoned tax litigation practitioner, who maintains a strong focus on disputes representing important clients before the Higher Courts - something that consistently earns her praise from market commentators.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Tax: Brasília - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Cristiane Romano is a recognised tax disputes practitioner, particularly noted for her strategic role in high-value matters, including cases with potential precedential effect. Her practice spans key sectors, such as retail, food and beverage, energy and financial services, as well as advising on administrative proceedings before tax authorities. Clients highlight her strategic insight and leadership in complex disputes.

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Dispute Resolution: Brasília - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Cristiane Romano is a prominent player in Brasília-based dispute resolution matters. She is commended for her expertise in sophisticated disputes before the higher courts.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

A wonderful tax litigation lawyer, Cristiane Romano is really well regarded for her work before the Superior Court of Justice.
Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Cristiane Romano is a tax litigation practitioner with very notable Higher Court activity.
Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Cristiane Romano is a widely recognised name in the tax litigation market.
Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Cristiane Romano is an extremely qualified professional.
Tax: BrasíliaChambers Brazil: Regions
Cristiane has extensive strategic litigation knowledge, especially when it involves higher courts. She leads her team very well.
Tax: BrasíliaChambers Brazil: Regions
Cristiane Romano has a strong presence in leading cases in Brasília.
Tax: BrasíliaChambers Brazil: Regions