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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.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded - Brazil

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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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Notable Practitioners

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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
4
Band 4
Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire is well regarded in the market for leading the firm's labour practice.

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.

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Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded

Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
4
Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
4
Band 4

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