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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, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa 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

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  • Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa assisted Eletropaulo with the review of labour lawsuits following Enel’s acquisition of Eletropaulo from AES.

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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
5
Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
5
Band 5
Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire is well regarded in the market for leading the firm's labour practice.

He knows a lot about the energy sector, has experience of the topics covered and is always available.

His posture is always constructive in advisory demands indicating the risks involved and potential paths to follow. In the litigation area, Ricardo's work is impeccable with exceptional results.

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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
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Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire
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