Custodio e Bissetti Advogados Associados

Custodio e Bissetti Advogados Associados was established more than twenty-five years ago, with a clear mission: to deliver specialist legal advice in labour and employment law to both corporations and individuals. Over the years, the firm has built a strong reputation for excellence, combining deep legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach.

Technical Partner: Renato Custodio

Managing Partner: Marcio Bissetti

The firm’s practice covers the full spectrum of labour and employment law, including:

• • Union relations and collective bargaining
  • Negotiations with the Labour Prosecutor’s Office
  • Strategic litigation and dispute resolution
  • Employment aspects of M&A transactions
  • Risk prevention and liability management

Through a personalised, case-by-case strategy, Custodio e Bissetti ensures that each client’s unique challenges are addressed with precision and efficiency. All legal deliverables – from petitions to contracts and advisory opinions – undergo rigorous review by senior lawyers, guaranteeing consistent quality control.

Operating across Brazil, the firm represents leading national and multinational clients from diverse sectors. Its principal client categories include:

• • Architecture
  • Automotive
  • Banks
  • Civil Construction
  • Employer Unions
  • Engineering and Projects
  • Food Industry
  • Healthcare
  • Heavy Construction
  • Information Technology
  • Industry (various sectors)
  • Laboratories
  • Law Firms Specialised in Other Areas
  • Metallurgy
  • NGOs
  • Notary Offices and Property Registration
  • Real Estate
  • Restaurants
  • Retail
  • Trade (various business sectors)
  • Transport

Custodio e Bissetti also partners with prestigious law firms in complementary practice areas, supporting clients in matters of significant complexity or legal risk.

Custodio e Bissetti is known for its proactive approach in navigating regulatory changes and responding to crises. During recent economic and social challenges, the firm assisted clients with emergency labour strategies, including wage adjustments, remote working policies, and compliance with evolving government measures.

The team continues to monitor new trends in the workplace, particularly the shift to remote work, which has introduced complex questions of employee rights, corporate obligations, and operational efficiency.

• • Advised major corporations during investigations by the Brazilian Public Labour Prosecutor’s Office, involving sensitive issues such as harassment, working conditions, and compliance with human rights standards.
  • Successfully launched a dedicated M&A advisory division to serve select clients in high-stakes transactions.
  • In 2023, advised on a significant cross-border deal between a Brazilian company and a Spanish investor, combining legal expertise with business insight to deliver a seamless transaction.

Custodio e Bissetti Advogados is dedicated to legal excellence, ethical practice, and continuous professional development. The firm invests in training, workshops, and academic contributions to remain at the forefront of labour and employment law in Brazil. Its guiding principle is to provide strategic legal solutions that safeguard business continuity while promoting fair and sustainable workplace practices.

• • Head Office: São Paulo – Avenida Angélica, 2016, 5th floor, Higienópolis – 01228-200
  • Correspondents: All over Brazil, Spain, and Portugal

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