Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
Tauil & Chequer assists companies with employment-related litigation and provides guidance on the proper application of labor and employment legislation, including both individual and collective labor rights. The firm represents businesses ranging from mid-sized enterprises to Fortune 100 companies, offering support throughout all stages of the employment relationship—from hiring to termination—with the objective of minimizing labor liabilities and risks.
The firm's Employment and Benefits team also advises clients on the structuring and management of employee benefit programs and executive compensation plans, while providing support in related areas such as tax and social security.
Cross-Border Employment and Immigration
For companies looking to bring workers into Brazil, Tauil & Chequer offers comprehensive advice to ensure compliance with employment and immigration regulations.
For businesses planning to transfer Brazilian employees abroad, the firm advises employers, executives, managers, and professionals on all aspects of expatriation. This includes assistance with visa procurement, employment certifications, status changes, naturalization processes, and compliance with rules arising from international trade agreements and protocols.
In addition, the firm provides guidance and support on related matters such as taxation and social security.
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Tauil & Chequer Advogados is a respected law firm that acts on a range of sophisticated labour and employment matters. Its expertise spans disputes relating to breach of confidentiality, terminations and collective bargaining. The team is also well placed to undertake notable non-contentious work, such as advising on stock option plans, profit sharing plans and review of compensation schemes.
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Tauil & Chequer represented Axia in a dispute brought by an employees’ union challenging a corporate share bonus transaction including alleged impacts on profit-sharing (PLR).
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Tauil & Chequer brings creativity and considerable technical knowledge, with a very dynamic team.
A key differentiator of Tauil & Chequer is their promptness in crisis management, seamlessly handling labour, environmental and contractual matters in parallel while ensuring compliance and safeguarding the company’s reputation.
Tauil & Chequer has a great deal of experience. The team is very polite and helpful. They are high-level professionals.
Tauil & Chequer’s greatest strengths lie in their accessibility and responsiveness, consistently providing sound, business-oriented legal advice.
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Aline Fidelis showcases a high level of involvement in the labour sector, with particular expertise in handling both complex litigation and advisory matters.
Aline Fidelis is an excellent professional and very dedicated to labour law matters.
She is a professional with both broad and deep expertise in her field. Aline Fidelis’s extensive knowledge and experience in labour law is a clear differentiator, as the depth and rigour of her analyses provide the legal certainty needed for decision-making. Her responsiveness is also closely aligned with business needs, making her an extremely valuable adviser.
Aline's greatest asset is her balance between legal rigour and emotional intelligence. She not only provided legal counsel but was a key player in the negotiations. Her ability to translate technical and legal facts into business language allowed us to maintain shareholder confidence even in an extremely complex case.
Aline Fidelis is an exceptional practitioner and undoubtedly one of the standout members of Tauil & Chequer’s labour law team. She consistently delivers work of the highest quality and is a well-established lawyer, widely regarded as one of the leading labour practitioners not only in Rio de Janeiro but across the country. She combines comprehensive technical expertise, multilingual capabilities, and an exceptional ability to navigate complex matters with confidence and precision.
Labour & Employment: Rio de Janeiro
Provided by Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
Aline Fidelis
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