Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados
Organic and organized growth: Our Labour & Employment practice had an organic and organized growth since Ricardo became a partner. The team consolidate itself as a major player in the electricity sector, working for the largest companies in the area and increased the number of clients by 140%, operating in various economic sectors.
Experience with Union negotiations: Our team was deeply involved to set strategies that sought to reduce the financial impact and ensure a smart and effective allocation of resources.
Strategic labour lawsuits: Our record includes several high profile labour claims involving relevant amounts and also involving strategic issues to our clients.
Employee labour claims: On average, we help our clients achieve 90% reductions in their labour liabilities.
Litigation against Labour Unions and Public Attorney Office: We are representing clients in claims filed by Employee Unions before the Labour Court, as well as class actions filed by the Public Attorney Office for Labour matters.
Executive disputes: We are currently handling lawsuits valued at a total of BRL 100 million filed by C-Level employees such as CEOs, Directors, and Managers of leading companies.
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Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados is equipped to represent clients in an array of labour-related mandates. The team regularly advises on collective bargaining agreements, litigation portfolio and overtime claims. It offers additional capabilities assisting with labour issues arising from M&A and issuing legal opinions.
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Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados represented a subsidiary of Verzani Group in a public civil action filed by the Labour Public Prosecutor’s Office seeking to recognize COVID-19 as an occupational disease.
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Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados handles our labour demands with immediate dedication and assertive responses.
The firm stands out for the partner’s availability, as well as its extensive knowledge and experience in labour law.
Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados has a highly competent team with strong technical expertise, always up to date and proactive in offering solutions and suggestions tailored to the company’s needs. They are courteous, punctual and flexible in adapting to our requirements.
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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire is an excellent labour lawyer and a leading figure in the energy industry.
He has been a partner of our company for many years. Ricardo is a great lawyer, who is very knowledgeable about labour law and our sector.
Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded
Provided by Gasparini, Barbosa e Freire Advogados
Tattiany Martins Oliveira
Paula Boschesi Barros
Carolina Gomes Braga
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