Labour & Employment: Brasília - Brazil
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Caputo, Bastos e Serra Advogados maintains a well-established labour and employment practice in Brasília, regularly advising major domestic and multinational clients on collective disputes, public civil actions and regulatory-sensitive matters. It acts across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, mining and agribusiness.
Strengths
Caputo, Bastos e Serra Advogados has a strong understanding of our processes and how key topics impact the operation. It shows highly advanced technical expertise and a strategic mindset.
Work Highlights
Caputo, Bastos e Serra Advogados represented JBS in a dispute arising from proceedings before the Superior Labor Court (TST) regarding application of labour reform rules to existing employment contracts.
Notable practitioners
Francisco Queiroz Caputo is a founding partner and a well-regarded practitioner in labour litigation, widely recognised for his work on complex and high-impact disputes before Brazil’s higher courts. He often acts for major companies in sectors such as energy, mining and agribusiness.
Francisco Queiroz Caputo Neto is a highly qualified lawyer with an excellent track record.
Vanessa Dumont Bonfim Santos is a recognised labour litigator with experience in complex disputes before Brazil’s higher courts. She is particularly noted for her work on strategic matters involving collective agreements, labour risks and sensitive corporate issues. Vanessa acts for major companies across sectors such as agribusiness, energy and mining.
