Tax: Minas Gerais
Brazil
4 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Fabiana Leão
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Cunha Leão Advogados
Brazil: Regions
Experience
With more than 25 years of experience in Tax Law, Fabiana leads the firm's Tax Litigation practice. Her work includes representing clients in administrative and judicial tax disputes at the federal, state, and municipal levels, with extensive experience handling complex cases of significant economic relevance.
In addition to litigation, Fabiana also provides strategic tax advisory services, assisting companies with matters involving both direct and indirect taxation, with particular focus on sectors such as energy (oil and gas), mining, steel, retail, food, animal nutrition, and fashion. Recognized for her technical expertise and pragmatic approach, she combines deep legal knowledge with a strong focus on delivering tax efficiency and certainty for clients.
She holds an LL.M. in Tax Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), a specialization in Oil and Gas Regulation and Business from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and a law degree from Universidade FUMEC (2001).
Chambers Review
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Chambers Brazil: Regions
Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil
Band 3
Individual Editorial
Fabiana Leão is a seasoned partner who is highly praised by clients for her expertise in the tax arena. Leão has in-depth knowledge of contentious issues, including administrative cases. She is also skilled to advise on tax consultancy matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Fabiana Leão is very helpful and attentive to requests, she is capable of working with complex issues and offers intelligent solutions. She has vision and business acumen.
Tax: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: RegionsFabiana Leão demonstrates proactivity, technical expertise and empathy with clients. Her work has resulted in substantial benefits, both in the legal and administrative spheres.
Tax: Minas GeraisChambers Brazil: Regions
Ranked Individuals at Cunha Leão Advogados (2)
Brazil
Fabiana Leão
Head of Tax: Minas Gerais
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Luiz Henrique Cunha
Head of Tax: Minas Gerais
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