Labour & Employment: Rio de Janeiro
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
Email address
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+55 11 3147 7600About
Provided by Mattos Filho
We provide our clients with customized solutions to eliminate and reduce their labor risks
Our team takes a multidisciplinary approach to labor advice and strategic litigation, collaborating with the firm’s other practices to maximize the potential of our services. We also advise businesses on union issues and assist with restructuring businesses from a labor and employment perspective, adopting an executive approach to facilitate our clients’ business.
Chambers Review
Mattos Filho routinely engages in some of the most complex work in the market. A deep team of focused practitioners, the department handles a wide array of labour issues, such as union-related matters, executive compensations and benefits, compliance and whistle-blower investigations. The team's unparalleled ability to handle high-value litigation is particularly enviable. Additionally, the practice caters to Brazil's most prominent clients.
Work Highlights
- Mattos Filho provided advice to the American Bureau of Shipping on employment-related disputes filed by former employees of the client in Brazil.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mattos Filho's labour team is extremely technical, thinks outside the box and suggests solutions that minimise risks."
"Mattos Filho's labour team has great knowledge of our industry in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the firm's greatest differentiating factors."
"Mattos Filho's labour team is extremely technical, thinks outside the box and suggests solutions that minimise risks."
"Mattos Filho's labour team has great knowledge of our industry in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which is one of the firm's greatest differentiating factors."
Notable Practitioners
Rafael Bispo de Filippis is a distinguished authority in the labour and employment field and is able to adeptly advise on a wide range of matters, from disputes to general consultations.
"He is experienced. He focuses on problem-solving, is practical and always seeks to minimise possible impacts of the client's decisions."
"Rafael and the team of labour lawyers in Rio demonstrate a high ability to deal with complex labour and union law issues. Furthermore, Rafael provides excellent customer service."
Filipe Vergette is a leading associate who boasts solid expertise assisting clients on complex contentious cases.
"Filipe Vergette is an excellent professional."