Department profile
Silva Matos Advogados

Labour & Employment: Mid-Market

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Silva Matos Advogados

Rankings

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Labour & Employment: Mid-Market - Brazil

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Silva Matos Advogados is active representing clients in public civil actions, administrative proceedings and assisting with corporate reorganisation. The firm is often sought after to advise clients from the cosmetics, real state and mining sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Silva Matos Advogados represented ABVED in a constitutional matter before the Federal Supreme Court concerning the validity of agreements with self‑employed individuals and the jurisdiction of the Labour Courts to adjudicate such relationships.

Strengths

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  • Silva Matos' service is strong, with a team that operates with professionalism and maintains constant availability and proactivity in handling matters.

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  • The team at Silva Matos has distinguished itself through technical capability, acting as a strategic partner that provides security and ongoing support in individual and collective labour disputes.

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  • The team at Silva Matos is structured to provide support at all levels of complexity, ensuring efficiency and the correct use of resources.

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  • Silva Matos Advogados is well connected in BrasĂ­lia and throughout Brazil and takes a pragmatic and bold approach to developing and implementing sensible solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Rafael Alfredi de Matos
    Band 1Rafael Alfredi de Matos

    Rafael Alfredi de Matos

    Rafael Alfredi de Matos is active in the field representing clients in public civil actions, legal opinion on corporate reorganisation and risk assessment.

    • Rafael combines strong technical competence with excellent business acumen. His close relationship with the client and involvement in day-to-day management make his work extremely valuable for strategic decisions and operational monitoring.

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    • Rafael's work stands out for its technical depth, strategic vision, and ability to understand the specifics of our business. His proactive approach, combined with his ability to propose innovative and balanced solutions, makes him an essential partner and one of the most accomplished professionals we've ever worked with.

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    • What fundamentally distinguishes Rafael from his peers at other firms is his rare ability to transcend the role of lawyer to act as a true business partner.

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  • Up and ComingEdson Alves da Silva
    Up and ComingEdson Alves da Silva

    Edson Alves da Silva

    Up-and-coming Edson Alves da Silva is praised by clients for his technical knowledge in labour law.

    • Edson keeps his composure and calm in high-pressure environments, such as strategic hearings, providing security and stability in the most critical moments.

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    • Excellent professional, with a high capacity to understand client needs, providing prompt service and delivering work aligned with expectations.

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    • Edson is extremely technical and precise, offering high-quality and reliable legal solutions, which adds significant value to our work.

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