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Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados is well regarded for advising clients in significant contentious and non-contentious matters focusing on class actions and bargaining agreements. The firm is frequently seen advising clients from the banking, energy and technology sectors.
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Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça & Associados represented Telefônica Brasil in proceedings seeking to annul infraction notices and administrative penalties issued on the basis of alleged unlawful outsourcing of call‑centre operations.
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BFBM played a fundamental role in a successful case that reduced greatly our financial loss. Their excellent lawyers display extensive experience in the field, offering a distinctive approach to handling labour lawsuits.
Barroso Fontelles distinguishes itself through its high level of technical expertise and excellence in drafting legal documents, consistently characterised by clarity, precision and conciseness. The team acts with care and strategic focus, analysing each case in detail and always aligning with the client’s interests. This combination of technical rigour, refined writing, and meticulous attention to detail places the firm above the market standard in terms of quality.
Due to its quality and technical expertise, Barroso Fontelles is regarded as a benchmark and a trusted source of support in today’s labour‑law field. It has secured several important victories across different courts and matters. The team combines strong technical and inventive capability, deep procedural knowledge, and access to higher courts, with the availability of lawyers who actively support clients. The speed at which I receive responses from everyone at the firm, from associates to managers, is particularly noteworthy.
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