LAWYER PROFILE

Rodrigo Takano

Brazil 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Labour & Employment: Brasília

Brazil

10 years ranked

Labour & Employment: The Elite

Brazil

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Brazil: Regions

Practice Areas

Labor and employment

Career

Head of the labor and employment practice, Rodrigo has great expertise in complex and strategic labor- and employment-related matters, especially negotiations with labor unions and Brazilian labor authorities, strategic labor litigation (individual labor lawsuits and class actions), labor- and employment-related consultancy and preventive legal assistance to national and international clients.

Professional Memberships

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB); International Bar Association (IBA); São Paulo Lawyers Association São Paulo Labor Lawyers Association.

Languages Spoken

Portuguese and English.

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Partner in Labor and employment.

Career

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of São Paulo Lawyers Association, São Paulo Labor Lawyers Association and International Bar Association.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Labour & Employment: The Elite - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Takano is experienced in handling diverse contentious mandates ranging from modern slavery to hazardous work and overtime claims. Takano offers solid experience representing domestic and international players from the telecommunications, energy and technology industries.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Labour & Employment: Brasília - Brazil

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Rodrigo Takano is a leading practitioner in labour and employment, widely recognised for his work on complex and strategic matters. He advises clients on collective bargaining, disputes with unions and labour authorities, and high-value individual and collective litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Head of the labour department, Rodrigo has high knowledge and brings an important track record from working in many different segments.
Labour & Employment: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Rodrigo supports us with his technical input and knows everything about our sector.
Labour & Employment: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Rodrigo Takano has a distinguished intellectual capacity, agility and clear communication.
Labour & Employment: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
In addition to Rodrigo's technical expertise, he understands our industry’s reality, providing us with innovative solutions and achieving significant victories in the litigation portfolio.
Labour & Employment: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious
Beyond his impeccable technical expertise, Rodrigo Takano demonstrates strategic vision and pragmatism, handling complex issues with clarity, objectivity and confidence. What is most striking is the unusual combination of legal depth with a genuine ability to guide decision-making. He doesn't just answer, he solves problems, anticipates risks and builds viable solutions with a high level of responsibility and commitment.
Labour & Employment: BrasíliaChambers Brazil: Regions
In my view, Rodrigo Takano is one of the most well-rounded lawyers in the Brazilian market. His work combines deep technical expertise with a rare degree of executive objectivity. He is an indispensable strategic adviser for highly complex matters.
Labour & Employment: BrasíliaChambers Brazil: Regions