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CGM Advogados

Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded

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CGM Advogados

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About

Provided by CGM Advogados

We advise on labor and employment consulting and litigation matters with technical depth, creativity, and a multidisciplinary approach.

We represent clients in the most varied business sectors, delivering efficient and personalized service while prioritizing the needs of their activities.

We have accumulated countless successful labor dispute cases, with professionals specialized in dispute resolution and the negotiation of controversies that can lead to liabilities affecting company activities.

We assist our clients in all stages of employment relationships, including:

  • consulting in relation to the phases of the employment relationship, from hiring to termination;
  • representing companies in judicial and administrative labor proceedings;
  • negotiating collective agreements with unions;
  • acting before the Ministry of Labor and the Labor Prosecutor’s Office;
  • implementing benefit and incentive plans, including bonuses, commissioning, and share-based programs;
  • implementing profit sharing programs;
  • assisting with issues related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace;
  • conducting labor audits in mergers and acquisitions and planning strategies to harmonize policies, practices, and post-acquisition benefits;
  • assisting with hiring foreign workers and the expatriation of Brazilian workers.

Industries (6)

  • Healthcare
  • Retail commerce
  • Luxury brands
  • Life sciences
  • Education
  • Fashion

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Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

CGM Advogados is a dynamic practice group representing both domestic and foreign clients from the automotive industry, pharma, life sciences, technology, luxury goods and retail sectors. The team is equipped to advise on collective bargaining agreements, workplace safety, recognition of employment bond and wrongful termination claims. It also offers solid capabilities handling regulatory issues such as retirement, bonus and internal policy planning.

Strengths

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  • CGM Advogados knows our sector very well and understands its peculiarities. Their strengths are the partnership they have developed with our company, the team's technical knowledge and the alignment with our values.

    Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • CGM Advogados is an excellent law firm that has a well prepared labour and employment team.

    Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • The firm stands out for its legal expertise, responsiveness and attention to detail.

    Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • CGM Advogados has a technical and up-to-date knowledge of labour issues in Brazil, a clear and business-oriented communication and a partnership with our company leading us to the best decisions

    Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • The firm is very commercial aware, highly responsive and easy to deal with. If you say something is urgent, they will deal with it promptly.

    Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Patricia Barboza
    Band 1Patricia Barboza

    Patricia Barboza

    Patricia Barboza is a renowned partner sought after by clients to assist with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She offers a solid track record acting on collective bargaining agreements, work reinstatement and recognition of employment claims.

    • Patricia Barboza delivers a phenomenal performance in labour law.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Patricia Barboza is a real partner to our company assisting us with complex cases.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Maury Lobo de Athayde
    Band 3Maury Lobo de Athayde

    Maury Lobo de Athayde

    Maury Athayde is skilled to assist with recognition of employment bond, wrongful termination and discrimination claims.
    • Maury is commercial aware, responsible and client-oriented.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Maury is always attentive to our requests. He brings real‑world perspective to our matters, drawing on years of experience to explain what can be done and the risks involved.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Up and ComingAlinne Gordilho Alves Pereira
    Up and ComingAlinne Gordilho Alves Pereira

    Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira

    Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira is an up and coming partner sought after by clients for her growing experience in advising labour and employment matters.

    • Alinne is a great lawyer in the labour law sphere.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Alinne assists our business with excellence.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Alinne Gordillo Alves Pereira is a lawyer who is on a very fast learning curve helping our company handle with the most strategic labour cases.

      Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Ranked Individuals at CGM Advogados (3)

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    Maury Lobo de Athayde

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    Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira

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