Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Machado Meyer
We operate in a targeted and personalized manner, which allows us to offer innovative and efficient proposals, according to the needs of each company, to support safe and agile decision-making. We provide guidance on all issues of labor law to organizations of the most varied of sizes and sectors.
Our legal advice takes into account the trends, positioning, and form of action of the Bureau of Labor, the Labor Prosecutor’s Office, and labor unions, to give a comprehensive and up-to-date view on all aspects of the client’s specific situation and present the elements necessary for decision-making.
In addition to offering complete and integrated solutions, our team works interfacing with professionals from other areas of the firm, especially those dealing with corporate, tax, regulatory, and compliance litigation.
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Machado Meyer has a leading Brasília-based labour practice, acting on high-stakes disputes before the STF and TST. The law firm is particularly noted for its role in precedent-setting litigation involving collective labour disputes, group liability issues and new employment frameworks, including platform-based employment.
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Machado Meyer represented Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG) in a dispute regarding annulment of a collective bargaining agreement clause on health plan obligations, involving approximately BRL3.3 billion.
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Machado Meyer's knowledge and technical expertise are truly impressive. In every situation we have faced, they have presented us with solid and well-structured alternatives, always with detailed analyses, mapped risks and clear recommendations for making the best decisions.
Machado Meyer go beyond applying case law - they challenge and shape it.
What sets Machado Meyer's team apart is the ability to transform complex litigation into predictable and manageable outcomes, providing strategic reports and insights that support decision-making.
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Rodrigo Takano is a leading practitioner in labour and employment, widely recognised for his work on complex and strategic matters. He advises clients on collective bargaining, disputes with unions and labour authorities, and high-value individual and collective litigation.
Beyond his impeccable technical expertise, Rodrigo Takano demonstrates strategic vision and pragmatism, handling complex issues with clarity, objectivity and confidence. What is most striking is the unusual combination of legal depth with a genuine ability to guide decision-making. He doesn't just answer, he solves problems, anticipates risks and builds viable solutions with a high level of responsibility and commitment.
In my view, Rodrigo Takano is one of the most well-rounded lawyers in the Brazilian market. His work combines deep technical expertise with a rare degree of executive objectivity. He is an indispensable strategic adviser for highly complex matters.
Frederico Nogueira Feres is an associate focused on labour law, assisting in strategic litigation and advisory matters. He is involved in complex disputes before the higher courts, including cases before the Supreme Federal Court addressing enforcement proceedings and economic group liability.
Frederico shows excellent judgement in assessing risk, probability of exposure and the practical consequences of available alternatives. This quality is essential in sophisticated labour matters, where legal recommendations must consider operational realities, human resource management, potential collective impacts and the company’s institutional perception.
Labour & Employment: Brasília
Labour & Employment: Brasília
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