Cescon Barrieu has a team of specialists in family and succession law who collaborate closely with the firm’s broader experts in tax, corporate, and real estate to provide a comprehensive private wealth service. Roberto Barrieu and Felipe Matte Russomanno jointly lead the group. Founding partner Barrieu specialises in tax litigation, wealth planning, tax planning, and estate restructuring. Russomanno, promoted to partner in early 2024, has extensive experience in family and succession litigation as well as wealth planning.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Cescon Barrieu is a comprehensive law firm that ranks among the most respected in Brazil, offering a robust and multidisciplinary structure. It has a team of highly qualified professionals, recognised for their technical excellence, analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of the legal and business environment. The firm's work combines strategic vision, personalised service and a high standard of delivery, which makes it a reliable and efficient partner in complex and high-impact cases.’

  • ‘Felipe Russomano is an exemplary professional who stands out for his attention to detail, commitment and ethical stance in all interactions. Extremely careful in his deliveries, he acts with a high degree of responsibility and excellence, always prioritising quality and precision in each stage of the process. His punctuality reflects not only organisation but also respect for the time and expectations of others. In addition, his attentive and collaborative attitude contributes to a harmonious work environment, guided by trust and professionalism.’

  • ‘After contacting several law firms, we found Cescon Barrieu to be very serious, competent and committed, which led us to choose this firm to handle our case. We felt very confident with the lawyers who participated in the work.’

  • ‘Partner Gabriel Seijo caught our attention due to his competence and commitment. Very assertive and technical, he gave us confidence in the subject, facilitating our decisions. He was very attentive in all meetings. It is also worth mentioning the work of Rafael Bittencourt, who stood out for his availability, attention and commitment to his work.'

  • ‘Cescon Barrieu stands out for its excellence and innovation in the provision of legal services, offering personalised and high-level solutions in several areas, such as corporate law, litigation and tax. The team is made up of highly specialised professionals with national and international experience, working collaboratively, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach that meets the specific needs of each client. Cescon's differential certainly lies in the combination of technical quality with constant adaptation to market trends, providing agile, effective and results-focused services.’

  • ‘Felipe Russomanno is a leading professional, known for his expertise in family and civil law, always focused on offering practical and effective solutions. What sets him apart is his personalised approach, commitment to results, and his ability to lead the team in a collaborative and innovative way.

Practice head

Roberto Barrieu; Felipe Russomanno

Other key lawyers

Gabriel Seijo; Rafael Bittencourt