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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Labour & Employment: The Elite

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

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Our labor and employment practice is recognized for handling strategic matters with a focus on innovative solutions.

  • Judicial and administrative litigation, including: individual claims, collective actions, public civil actions and annulment actions; inspections by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) and infraction notices; investigations by the Labor Prosecutor’s Office (MPT).
  • General consulting, including the preparation of memoranda and legal opinions, routine consultations, drafting and review of labor documents (employment contracts, service agreements and statutory directors’ contracts, internal policies, disciplinary measures, collective agreements, settlement and release instruments, etc.)
  • Implementation of collective agreements, including PLR, special working hours and compensatory time; union classification analysis; guidance on benefits harmonization post M&A; advisory on union relations, strikes and labor disputes, collective dismissals and voluntary dismissal plans.
  • Variable compensation plans, including share-based incentives; awards, commissions and bonuses, including hiring and retention bonuses; PLR plans, through union negotiation or joint commission.
  • Labor due diligence focused on compliance and risk prevention. Review of contracts with contractors and suppliers and legal advisory for supply chain control regarding labor obligations.
  • Training for prevention against moral harassment and sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Industries (6)

  • Pharmaceutical
  • Technology
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Insurance
  • Financial Services
  • Infrastructure

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Labour & Employment: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a well-established full-service firm with a client portfolio comprising corporations from the technology, retail and financial sectors. The team regularly acts on wrongful termination, remote working, harassment claims and employee compensation planning. Companies also benefit from the team's solid track record assisting with labour mandates arising from M&A operations.

Work Highlights

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  • Cescon Barrieu represented Mineração Morro do Ypê in a lawsuit concerning the potential recognition of the company’s liability for the safeguarding of mining assets.

Strengths

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  • A key highlight of Cescon’s team is its technical depth, pairing practical experience with continuous updates on legal changes. This allows the team to offer not only robust litigation support but also preventive and strategic guidance to reduce future risks.

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  • Among the main strengths that distinguish Cescon's labour department are its technical excellence, clear and agile communication, and the ability to offer strategic solutions adapted to the specificities of each case.

    Labour & Employment: The Elite respondentBrazil
  • Cescon Barrieu's team is practical, responsive and highly professional. Our company appreciates its deep knowledge of the law and understanding of our needs.

    Labour & Employment: The Elite respondentBrazil
  • Cescon Barrieu's team has extensive experience, high technical knowledge, active and end‑to‑end support, staying directly involved in all matters.

    Labour & Employment: The Elite respondentBrazil
  • Cescon's excellence lies in both technical quality and service. The team demonstrates in-depth legal knowledge, remarkable analytical skills, and commitment to delivering safe and efficient solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Dario Abrahão Rabay
    Band 2Dario Abrahão Rabay

    Dario Abrahão Rabay

    Dario Abrahão Rabay is equipped to advise on wrongful termination disputes and labour issues arising from M&A. He is also experienced in representing companies in compensation plans, remote working and harassment claims.

    • Dario is a highly innovative partner, who thinks outside the box for both litigation and advisory labour work.

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    • He is a brilliant lawyer who is highly experienced, assertive and technical. Dario's approachability is impressive.

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    • Dario Abrahão Rabay demonstrates technical competence and commitment, meeting the demands with exceptional efficiency and professionalism.

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    • Dario works on complex cases with attention, technical competence and a sense of urgency.

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  • Up and ComingViviane de Azevedo Rodrigues
    Up and ComingViviane de Azevedo Rodrigues

    Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues

    Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues is an up-and-coming partner sought after for her services and expertise handling labour matters including collective bargaining, executive compensation plans and assistance to foreign employees.

    • She is a leading expert. In my opinion, Viviane is one of the most highly qualified female lawyers in labour law. She is knowledgeable, incredibly agile and up-to-date.

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    • Viviane's distinguishing feature is her technical depth combined with objectivity, always presenting clear risk scenarios and possible defence paths, facilitating our decision-making.

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    • Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues is a brilliant lawyer, who is insightful and thoughtful. It's a pleasure to work with her.

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Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (2)

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    Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues

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