Brazil: Contentious
Practice Areas
Juliana Amarante is a partner at GVBG Advogados and she is focused on the labor law in the advisory, judicial and administrative litigation areas. Her work, in addition to strategic litigation, covers issues involving general advice in various aspects of corporate labor law, advice on corporate restructuring, union negotiations, contracts, as well as compensation and benefits plans, topics involving foreigners, and auditing in M&A.
Career
Before joining GVBG Advogados, Juliana was the partner responsible for the labor area of a boutique firm. Juliana also worked for more than 14 years in renowned law firms such as Cescon Barrieu Advogados, Trench Rossi e Watanabe e Souza, Mello e Torres Advogados.
Juliana holds a master’s degree with merit in LLM Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (England), with a specialization in Labor Law, a degree in Law and Labor Relations from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) and in Law also from PUC-SP.
Professional Memberships
Member, OAB/SP (Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - São Paulo)
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Brazil
United Kingdom
Languages Spoken
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Education
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) with Merit
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Specialization in Labor Law and Labor Relations
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Experience
Juliana Amarante specializes in high-complexity Labor Law, focusing on both strategic litigation and corporate advisory. With over 15 years of experience in top-tier firms, she leads labor due diligence in M&A transactions, corporate restructurings, and union negotiations. Her practice is noted for a modern, business-oriented approach to compensation and benefits plans, international transfers of executives (foreigner-related topics), and risk mitigation in highly regulated sectors.
Work Highlights
Expertise in coordinating the labor aspects of complex M&A transactions and corporate audits. Strong track record in strategic litigation and administrative defenses, as well as designing sophisticated compensation and benefits packages for national and multijurisdictional companies.
Awards
Most Admirable Lawyer
Análise Advocacia Mulher
2025