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Demarest Advogados

Labour & Employment: The Elite

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Demarest Advogados

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Provided by Demarest Advogados

Our employment lawyers advise on all matters within this area, including negotiations, judicial proceedings at every level of the Brazilian courts, and pension and remuneration schemes.

Our team provides comprehensive advice regarding labor and employment matters to Brazilian and international companies, covering all matters related to the field of employment relationships, and accompanying its clients in all the employment issues that may arise.

In transactional matters, our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners provide due diligence and advice on workforce-related obligations and considerations, as well as assistance with post-closing integration issues.

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Labour & Employment: The Elite - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados is a noteworthy department equipped to advise on a plethora of labour and employment mandates. The team is frequently sought after by companies to assist with collective bargaining agreements, mass dismissal and negotiations with union. The experienced team also handles sophisticated investigations involving harassment and modern slavery claims. It has an additional track record acting on wrongful termination claims and occupational accidents. The firm's client roster comprises important players from the pharmaceutical, automotive and technology sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Demarest represented Ageo Terminais e Armazéns Gerais in a public civil action concerning payment of working hours.

Strengths

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  • Demarest has provided excellent services in labour law, demonstrating deep technical expertise and alignment with business needs.

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  • Demarest Advogados' labour law knowledge is exceptional. We can rely on their support to resolve issues quickly and collaboratively, in the shortest possible time whenever needed.

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  • Demarest Advogados has delivered impeccable advice on various labour consultancy fronts, particularly union matters. Their technical accuracy and response time are extremely effective.

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  • The firm is committed to quality, deadlines, availability, and partnership in navigating complex matters. Demarest communicates clearly and offers great strategic guidance.

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  • In complex matters, other areas of the firm become involved quickly, allowing our issues to be addressed with both safety and speed.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti
    Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti

    Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti

    Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti has capabilities handling mass dismissals, cartel investigation and claims arising from wrongful termination and modern slavery. Pizzotti is equipped to assist players from the construction, chemical and financial sectors.

    • Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti has a broad market vision, is attentive to the main changes and needs of our company's business.

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    • Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti is an exceptional professional in terms of technical knowledge, business acumen and support.

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    • Cássia is a high-class lawyer who is a natural leader and is highly respected by all. She is resilient, flexible and is constantly seeking solutions.

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    • Cássia is an excellent partner, who is extremely up-to-date with trends in the labour field.

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  • Renato Canizares
    Renato Canizares

    Renato Canizares

    Co-head of department Renato Canizares is often sought after to assist with complex negotiation with unions. Canizares is experienced handling contentious matters involving cartel investigations and harassment claims as well as regulatory issues.

    • The C-levels of my company see Renato as a point of reference in labour law consulting.

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    • Renato Canizares is great, approachable and knowledgeable.

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    • Renato Canizares showed in-depth business knowledge in the advice he provided to our company.

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