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+55 11 4081-1900Provided by BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados
The labour area has been one of BVA's engines since 2019, representing clients with a focus on litigation and advisory legal advice. Our labour practice is widely known for its strong ties within the education and edtech sectors, health and healthtech industries, startups and fintech ventures, as well as technology firms, banks, and financial services. Our notable performances include:
- Litigation: Strategic management of portfolios encompassing both judicial and extrajudicial disputes relating to employment and labour relations within large and medium-sized companies. This includes preparing defenses for administrative proceedings, handling inquiries and collective disputes before the Labour Public Prosecutor's Office and participating in arbitration proceedings.
- Advisory: Providing legal advice on due diligence processes, collective negotiations, drafting of agreements, internal policies, opinions, and memoranda. Conducting diagnoses of labour contingencies, reviews and audits of procedures related to labour routine. Additionally, preparing employment and service contracts, and managing the preparation and execution of stock option plans, which may include overseas corporate structures.
Work highlights and relevant clients:
Banco Société Générale Brasil S.A. (one of the main European groups of financial services - listed on ENX)
Siemens Energy Brasil Ltda. (global leader in the energy sector)
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BVA Advogados receives strong recognition for its labour activity, especially regarding judicial and administrative litigation. The firm is frequently sought out by clients from the banking and energy sector.
BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados represented Banco Société Générale Brasil in an employment matter concerning cross‑border contractual arrangements for the relocation of a sales manager to its New York branch.
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BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados has a proactive team with business knowledge and the ability to understand demands.
BVA – Barreto Veiga Advogados has a proactive team with business knowledge and the ability to understand demands.
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Leonardo Carvalho is active across the labour litigation and consultancy sphere. He is well equipped to assist clients with cross-border matters.
Excellent technical knowledge and support for our team. A pleasant, open, flexible, and responsive relationship. A strong relationship of trust and partnership.
Leonardo provides excellent client service, understanding needs efficiently, clearly, and empathetically. He has the ability to analyze, evaluate and propose solutions, adapting to strategic needs and adding value to the firm.
Leonardo's performance was very good, not only providing the necessary information but also directing his team to meet my objectives.