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.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded - Brazil

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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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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia Barboza
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Patricia Barboza
3
Band 3

Patricia Barboza is 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 has a pro-business mindset and knows the urgency of our cases.

Patricia is a lawyer who is outstanding. She combines labour knowledge with very good strategies and knows the needs of our company.

Patricia has solid knowledge and understands a lot of global labour legislation. She knows a lot about our business.

Maury Lobo de Athayde
4
Maury Lobo de Athayde
4
Band 4
Maury Athayde is skilled to assist with recognition of employment bond, wrongful termination and discrimination claims.

Maury has in-house experience so he knows exactly what to do in preventive labour matters. He does the operational part of the cases very well.

I only have praise for him. Maury knows our company well, and he is very dedicated and knowledgeable about employment law.

Maury is an excellent partner who is highly prepared and always available.

Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira is sought after by clients for her growing experience in advising labour and employment matters.

She is responsive, offers good advice and is commercially oriented.

Alinne is a great lawyer who helps us a lot in the consultancy cases.

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Patricia Barboza
3
Patricia Barboza
3
Band 3
Maury Lobo de Athayde
4
Maury Lobo de Athayde
4
Band 4
Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira
Associates to watch

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