Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Souto Correa Advogados
With a multidisciplinary approach dedicated exclusively to corporate matters, Souto Correa’s Labor practice encompasses the nationwide management of judicial and administrative litigation, with the appropriate structure to handle both routine and strategic labor claims, including claims filed by executives, public civil actions, class actions filed by labor unions, compensation claims arising from workplace accidents and occupational diseases, and arbitration proceedings.
Our team represents companies in administrative proceedings brought by the Labor Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPT), such as preparatory proceedings, civil investigations, and the monitoring of Conduct Adjustment Agreements, as well as in inspections conducted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security on a wide range of topics, including the reservation of job vacancies for people with disabilities and apprentices, moral harassment, outsourcing, collective dismissals, and working hours.
In the advisory area, our team focuses on correcting and improving internal practices and policies by offering creative solutions that align clients’ interests and strategies with Brazilian legislation. Our team is skilled in reviewing labor practices to adapt company routines to eSocial, the government’s online platform for managing companies’ labor obligations, and the LGPD.
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Souto Correa Advogados is a full-service firm with a specialised labour team, well equipped to handle all labour-related matters for national and multinational companies. The team is well equipped to provide advisory and contentious services and represent clients before regional courts and the Superior Labour Court.
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Souto Correa Advogados represented Honeywell in a labour dispute, acting strategically across first and second instances and before the Superior Labour Court.
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The law firm has highly knowledgeable professionals who are very committed to addressing our needs. We receive excellent and high-quality support from Souto Correa whenever required.
Souto Correa is a top-tier firm with strong expertise and a systemic approach, consistently delivering excellent results.
Souto Correa operates strategically and with meticulous attention to detail, and its expertise in the businesses it serves makes a clear difference. The firm’s senior lawyers are a key asset.
The labour team at Souto Correa analyses each case meticulously and, drawing on its strong technical and practical knowledge, defines well-structured strategies and diligently seeks supporting evidence.
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André Palmarante is an associate-to-watch with experience drafting legal opinions, training managers and assessing labour liabilities in M&A transactions.
André Palmarante is an excellent professional with strong intellectual capability.
In labour law matters, André is one of my points of reference.
Labour & Employment: Rio Grande do Sul
Provided by Souto Correa Advogados
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