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Trench Rossi Watanabe

Labour & Employment: The Elite

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil

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Trench Rossi Watanabe

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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe

Trench Rossi Watanabe assists its clients in keeping their business competitive through innovative and strategic employment initiatives. 

Our employment practice focus on prevention and advisory, applying the best global business standards, and is highly qualified in advising clients on all the employment and compensation related matters, in compliance with laws, including from a social security and health and safety perspectives. The team also has wide experience in the review of employees' and executives' policies and plans, whether short or long term, including equity pay, and international engagements and transfer of employees, also covering related immigration aspects. The team is also extremely qualified to assist in collective bargaining with unions of various sectors.

In labor litigation, our firm’s experienced professionals act in individual disputes, class/collective actions, and public-interest civil cases filed by the Prosecution Office. The team is known by the high success rate in disputes, with exceptionally strong performance in preparatory proceedings and public civil investigations filed by the Labor Prosecution Office (MPT), or cases initiated by the Regional Superintendence of Labor and Employment (SRTE).

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Labour & Employment: The Elite - Brazil

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Trench Rossi Watanabe houses an well-established full-service team acting on overtime, workplace safety and discrimination claims. The firm also regularly assists clients with regulatory issues such as flexible work schemes, equity programmes and internal corporate policy reviews. It is also experienced in handling negotiations with labour unions. The team offers a solid track record representing companies from the aviation, cosmetic and technology sectors.

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Strengths

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  • Trench Rossi is a true business partner for our company. The team assists us with in-depth knowledge, responsiveness, identifying potential problems and proposing solutions.

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  • Trench Rossi’s labour practice distinguishes itself through deep technical expertise, exceptional service standards, and a strategic, efficient approach. These combined strengths set the firm apart in the market and reinforce the reliability and quality of its deliverables.

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  • We really appreciate that they have a team who speak English. Trench Rossi's team size is appropriate to our needs and their expertise is essential. We have a very close working relationship and trust them one hundred per cent.

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  • I rate the team a 10/10 due to its exceptional depth and breadth. It combines strong technical expertise with a wide range of complementary skills, including day‑to‑day operational insight. This blend makes it a reliable partner we can trust to handle both immediate and long‑term needs

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Leticia Ribeiro
    Leticia Ribeiro

    Leticia Ribeiro

    Leticia Ribeiro is well regarded in the market for her experienced advising on expatriate issues, hybrid working schemes and workplace safety claims.

    • In addition to Leticia's solid technical background, I highlight her clear guidance, her exemplary professional demeanour and her ability to convey confidence and assurance in complex situations.

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    • Leticia is a partner who is attentive to our needs and understands our clients' challenges. She has a very important track record and is always well-prepared to advise us in depth.

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    • Leticia Ribeiro is extremely intelligent, and this is not just my perception but that of the entire company. She is very insightful and has high knowledge in labour law.

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  • Priscila Novis Kirchhoff
    Priscila Novis Kirchhoff

    Priscila Novis Kirchhoff

    Partner Priscila Novis Kirchhoff demonstrates solid activity and involvement in the firm's labour practice. She receives high praise from clients in several sectors.

    • Priscila is an assertive partner who has defence strategies aligned with best market practices.

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    • Priscila is an excellent lawyer, who is helpful, experienced and a great communicator.

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    • Priscila Novis Kirchhoff is one of the best labour lawyers I've met. She has in depth knowledge and is business-oriented, making her one of the most reliable partners to work with.

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    • Priscila is excellent to work with, her communication skills are incredibly strong and she always takes the time to understand our company.

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