About

Provided by Dias Carneiro Advogados

Dias Carneiro Advogados’ Labour and Employment team advises national and multinational companies on the full range of employment, social security, and immigration matters. The firm supports clients in drafting employment contracts and executive agreements, managing terminations, designing compensation structures, and implementing benefit plans and internal policies.

The practice is highly experienced in preventive strategies, including labour audits and compliance assessments, and frequently represents clients in collective negotiations, union matters, and workforce restructuring. Immigration services are fully integrated, assisting with the expatriation of Brazilian employees and the regularisation of foreign professionals.

The team also acts in complex litigation involving executive-level claims and high-stakes disputes before labour courts and administrative bodies. Clients value the group’s technical precision, responsiveness, and ability to deliver pragmatic solutions aligned with business goals.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded - Brazil

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Dias Carneiro Advogados is a respected practice group regularly retained by clients to handle labour issues arising from transactional mandates. The firm often acts as counsel on the planning of compensation schemes, risk assessment and designing internal labour policies. It also advises on internal investigations and the management of labour litigation portfolios.

Work Highlights

  • Dias Carneiro Advogados assisted FieldCore (General Electric) with the drafting variable remuneration plans, preparing legal opinions and conducting collective negotiations with labour unions.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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André de Melo Ribeiro
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André de Melo Ribeiro
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Band 2

André de Melo Ribeiro regularly assists with risk assessments, internal investigations and the management of litigation portfolios.

André has extensive knowledge of our industry and is a great business partner.

I consider André de Melo Ribeiro a go-to lawyer for labour matters.

André de Melo Ribeiro is very responsive and consistently brings his experience to illustrate how different possible decisions could impact the company, as well as how each scenario is likely to unfold

Mauricio Pepe De Lion
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Mauricio Pepe De Lion
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Band 3

Mauricio Pepe De Lion leads the firm's labour practice. He receives solid endorsement from clients and market commentators for handling a variety of labour-related issues.

Consistently demonstrating strong technical expertise, Mauricio also has a genuine commitment to advising on the best ways to implement labour‑law recommendations.

We have Maurício as our point of reference for labour matters, especially when it comes to union matters.

Maurício Pepe de Lion is a distinguished partner, recognised for his solid legal experience and strategic ability to handle complex matters.

Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti
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Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti
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Up and Coming

Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti is an up-and-coming partner sought after for her competency and excellent client service.

Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti has extensive technical knowledge of our industry.

Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti does an excellent work in our labour litigation matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Dias Carneiro Advogados

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Brazil

Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded

André de Melo Ribeiro
2
André de Melo Ribeiro
2
Band 2
Mauricio Pepe De Lion
3
Mauricio Pepe De Lion
3
Band 3
Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti
U
Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Dias Carneiro Advogados

André de Melo Ribeiro

André de Melo Ribeiro

Head of Department

Carine Barba Kogul Silva

Carolina Henrique Ortiz

Igor Antonio da Silva Tavares

Natacha Giardiello

Clients

Provided by Dias Carneiro Advogados

AAK

Cellera Farmacêutica

Gate Gourmet

Hunstman

Intermarine Yachts

OLX

Oracle

Riot

Sykué Energia

Teva Farmacêutica

Vestas Wind Energy

Industries

Provided by Dias Carneiro Advogados

Agribusiness

Chemical industry

Energy, Logistics and Infrastructure

Financial Services

Financial institutions

Healthcare

Pharmaceutical

Real Estate

Retail

Technology and Telecommunication

Veterinary