Ranking tables
Labour & Employment | Brazil: Contentious
Brazil
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
- Antonio Carlos Vianna de Barros Baraldi Mélega16 Years Ranked
- Maurício Granadeiro Guimarães Granadeiro Guimarães Advogados10 Years Ranked
- Mihoko Sirley Kimura TozziniFreire Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Luiz Carlos RobortellaRobortella e Peres Advogados
Band 1
- Nelson Mannrich Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Sólon de Almeida Cunha Mattos Filho16 Years Ranked
- Estêvão MalletMallet Advogados Associados
Band 2
Band 3
- Aldo Augusto Martinez Neto Franco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados10 Years Ranked
- Antonio Carlos Aguiar Peixoto e Cury Advogados5 Years Ranked
- Dario Abrahão Rabay Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Gisela da Silva Freire Peixoto e Cury Advogados5 Years Ranked
- José Carlos Wahle Veirano Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Luiz Guilherme Moraes Rego Migliora Veirano Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Otavio Pinto e Silva SiqueiraCastro - Advogados13 Years Ranked
- Antônio Galvão PeresRobortella e Peres Advogados
- Eduardo SotoSoto Frugis Advogados
- Maurício PessoaPessoa Advogados
Band 4
- Aloizio Ribeiro Lima Lefosse Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Andrea Giamondo Massei Rossi Machado Meyer15 Years Ranked
- Arnaldo Pipek Pipek Penteado e Paes Manso Advogados Associados15 Years Ranked
- Cibelle Linero BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão9 Years Ranked
- Domingos Fortunato Mattos Filho9 Years Ranked
- Gustavo Granadeiro Guimarães Granadeiro Guimarães Advogados10 Years Ranked
- João Pedro Eyler Povoa Bichara Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Mauricio Tanabe Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper7 Years Ranked
- Patricia Barboza CGM Advogados8 Years Ranked
- Renato Canizares Demarest Advogados7 Years Ranked
- Thais Galo Pinheiro Neto Advogados8 Years Ranked
- Carlos Eduardo DantasMartins Villac Advogados
- Luiz Felipe Tenório da VeigaTenório da Veiga Advogados
Band 5
- André de Melo Ribeiro Dias Carneiro Advogados14 Years Ranked
- André de Souza Santos SiqueiraCastro - Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Andre Fittipaldi TozziniFreire Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Andrea Gardano Bucharles Giroldo Salusse Marangoni Parente e Jabur Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Bruno Tocantins Tocantins Advogados 2 Years Ranked
- Caroline Marchi Machado Meyer9 Years Ranked
- Cleber Venditti da Silva Mattos Filho5 Years Ranked
- Fábio Chong de Lima L.O. Baptista Advogados16 Years Ranked
- Fernanda Garcez Lopes Cunha Abe Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Geraldo Baraldi Jr Baraldi Mélega15 Years Ranked
- Leila Alves DDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados6 Years Ranked
- Leticia Ribeiro Trench Rossi Watanabe2 Years Ranked
- Luiz Antonio dos Santos Jr Veirano Advogados15 Years Ranked
- Luiz Eduardo Amaral de Mendonça FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS2 Years Ranked
- Luiz Marcelo Figueiras de Góis BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão7 Years Ranked
- Maurício Guidi Pinheiro Neto Advogados4 Years Ranked
- Mauricio Pepe De Lion Dias Carneiro Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Maury Lobo de Athayde CGM Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Paula Corina Santone Carajelescov Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados2 Years Ranked
- Priscila Fichtner Chalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Priscila Novis Kirchhoff Trench Rossi Watanabe1 Years Ranked
- Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Antonio C FrugisSoto Frugis Advogados
- Luiz Fernando AloucheInglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados
- Wolnei Tadeu FerreiraFerreira Rodrigues Sociedade de Advogados
Up and Coming
- Arthur Cahen Cahen & Mingrone Advogados3 Years Ranked
- Braulio Almeida asbz2 Years Ranked
- Celso Goulart Mannrich Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados2 Years Ranked
- Isabella Magano Pipek Penteado e Paes Manso Advogados Associados2 Years Ranked
- Joel Gallo Souto Correa Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Mariana Capozoli Giamundo Neto Advogados1 Years Ranked
- Paulo Peressin Lefosse Advogados2 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Antonio Carlos Vianna de BarrosBaraldi Mélega | Labour & Employment2023 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years RankedSenior statesman Antonio Carlos Vianna de Barros is well regarded among market observers for his lengthy track record advising on the labour arena.S Maurício Granadeiro GuimarãesGranadeiro Guimarães Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Senior Statespeople | 10 Years RankedName partner and senior statesman Maurício Granadeiro Guimarães is highly regarded among market commentators for his contributions to the labour practice. He offers important expertise issuing legal opinions on high-profile mandates.S Mihoko Sirley KimuraTozziniFreire Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Senior Statespeople | 16 Years RankedMihoko Sirley Kimura is often highlighted in the sector for her experience. She offers strong capabilities to assist with a wide range of labour matters. She is equipped to handle sophisticated regulatory issues including preventive advice and also disputes related to wrongful termination claims.- Luiz Carlos RobortellaRobortella e Peres Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Nelson MannrichMannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedRenowned partner Nelson Mannrich offers a track record of handling sophisticated disputes and labour issues arising from transactional matters.1 Sólon de Almeida CunhaMattos Filho | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 1 | 16 Years RankedMuch-respected partner Sólon de Almeida Cunha is often retained by clients for his strong capabilities acting on sophisticated matters. He offers a lengthy track record assisting with both contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Band 2
2 Alexandre de Almeida CardosoTozziniFreire Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked"He is an authority in the field of labour law and brings enormous quality and sharpness to the way we handle our issues. We appreciate his availability too, always accessible and aware of our sensitive issues."2 Cássia Fernanda PizzottiDemarest Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedCássia Fernanda Pizzotti has capabilities handling mass dismissals, cartel investigation and claims arising from wrongful termination and modern slavery. Pizzotti is equipped to assist players from the construction, chemical and financial sectors.2 Luís Antônio Ferraz MendesPinheiro Neto Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedWell-regarded practitioner Luís Antônio Ferraz Mendes is experienced advising on class actions, workplace safety and internal investigations. He is also sought after to assist with the planing of employee benefits.2 Rodrigo TakanoMachado Meyer | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedRodrigo 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.
Band 3
3 Aldo Augusto Martinez NetoFranco Leutewiler Henriques Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAldo Augusto Martinez Neto is sought after to assist with a wide range of contentious and non-contentious mandates. He is equipped to act on modern slavery claims, class actions and negotiation with unions.3 Antonio Carlos AguiarPeixoto e Cury Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedAntonio Carlos Aguiar is an active and respected labour practitioner, sought after to assist with negotiations with unions, labour contracts and internal compliance investigations.3 Dario Abrahão RabayCescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedDario Abrahão Rabay is equipped to advise on wrongful termination disputes and labour issues arising from M&A.He is also experienced in representing companies in compensation plans, remote working and harassment claims.3 Gisela da Silva FreirePeixoto e Cury Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedGisela da Silva Freire offers experience acting on labour issues hailing from the M&A arena and litigations involving wrongful terminations and harassment claims.3 José Carlos WahleVeirano Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedPractitioner José Carlos Wahle is recognised among market observers for his capabilities handling cross-border issues.3 Luiz Guilherme Moraes Rego MiglioraVeirano Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedLuiz Guilherme Moraes Rego Migliora is experienced acting on internal investigations and contractual issues. Migliora is well regarded by clients and market commentators alike for his expertise and the quality of his work.3 Otavio Pinto e SilvaSiqueiraCastro - Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedWell-regarded partner Otavio Pinto e Silva receives widespread recognition from clients and peers alike for his academic track record in the labour arena. He is experienced advising on mass dismissal, outsourcing and wrongful termination claims. Otavio is also sought after by companies to issue sophisticated legal opinions.
Band 4
4 Aloizio Ribeiro LimaLefosse Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAloizio Ribeiro Lima is well regarded in the market for often acting on outsourcing claims, conducting due diligence and managing litigation portfolios.4 Andrea Giamondo Massei RossiMachado Meyer | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedAndrea Giamondo Massei Rossi is experienced representing significant players from the technology, construction and banking sectors in a wide range of labour issues. She advises on cartel investigations, harassment claims and labour matters arising from corporate restructuring.4 Arnaldo PipekPipek Penteado e Paes Manso Advogados Associados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedArnaldo Pipek is often highlighted by market sources for skilfully sponsoring sophisticated labour mandates for clients from a range of sectors and industries.4 Cibelle LineroBMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedCibelle Linero Goldfarb is experienced handling diverse matters ranging from modern slavery claims to compliance investigations.4 Domingos FortunatoMattos Filho | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedDomingos Fortunato is often highlighted by clients for his communication skills and experience handling court proceedings.4 Gustavo Granadeiro GuimarãesGranadeiro Guimarães Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedGustavo Granadeiro Guimarães is highlighted in the labour arena for his track record representing clients in higher courts.4 João Pedro Eyler PovoaBichara Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedJoão Pedro Eyler Povoa is experienced representing clients from the mining, engineering, retail and food sectors in a range of labour mandates. João Pedro is skilled acting on collective bargaining agreements, outsourcing and workplace safety claims.4 Mauricio TanabeCampos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMauricio Tanabe is an active labour lawyer, well known for his activity on on mass dismissals, harassment claims and expatriate issues.4 Patricia BarbozaCGM Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedPatricia Barboza is sought after by clients to assist with both contentious and non-contentious matters. She offers a solid track record acting on collective bargaining agreements, work reinstatement and recognition of employment claims.4 Renato CanizaresDemarest Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedCo-head of department Renato Canizares is often sought after to assist with complex negotiation with unions. Canizares is experienced handling contentious matters involving cartel investigations and harassment claims as well as regulatory issues.4 Thais GaloPinheiro Neto Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedThais Galo is experienced handling labour disputes including cross-border issues. She is sought after by clients for her track record advising on collective dismissals, hiring of executives and labour mandates arising from corporate restructuring.- Luiz Felipe Tenório da VeigaTenório da Veiga Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 4
Band 5
5 André de Melo RibeiroDias Carneiro Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedAndré de Melo Ribeiro regularly assists with risk assessments, internal investigations and the management of litigation portfolios.5 André de Souza SantosSiqueiraCastro - Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAndré de Souza Santos is recognised for his work related to labour issues such as advice on flexible working schemes, collective dismissal and mediation matters.5 Andre FittipaldiTozziniFreire Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedAndre Fittipaldi is skilled to assist clients with wrongful termination, workplace safety claims and class actions. Fittipaldi is also well equipped to advising clients on labour issues arising from restructuring.5 Andrea Gardano Bucharles GiroldoSalusse Marangoni Parente e Jabur Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAndrea Gardano Bucharles Giroldo is included in the ranking after receiving recognition from clients from a wide range of industries, praising her practice in labour matters.5 Bruno TocantinsTocantins Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedBruno Tocantins is skilled at acting as counsel on workplace safety and claims involving harassment and overtime.5 Caroline MarchiMachado Meyer | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedCaroline Marchi is skilled in assisting with modern slavery and discrimination claims and labour issues arising from corporate restructuring.5 Cleber Venditti da SilvaMattos Filho | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedCleber Venditti da Silva is retained to advise on labour issues arising from restructuring and to conduct internal investigations.5 Fábio Chong de LimaL.O. Baptista Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked"Fabio is a great labour partner. He helps me at any time and makes every effort to meet deadlines, to support in complex demands and deal with tight budgets."5 Fernanda Garcez Lopes CunhaAbe Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedFernanda Garcez Lopes Cunha leads the firm's labour and employment practice, handling significant matters including individual and collective lawsuits and negotiations. She is well regarded by clients from various industries.5 Geraldo Baraldi JrBaraldi Mélega | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedGeraldo Baraldi Jr is equipped to handle negotiations with unions regarding class actions.5 Leila AlvesDDSA - De Luca, Derenusson, Schuttoff Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedLeila Alves is equipped to act on mass dismissal, moral damages and overtime claims and conducting hybrid work planning.5 Leticia RibeiroTrench Rossi Watanabe | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"Leticia provides a very high level of client service and she has in-depth understanding of the local laws, guiding us on complex and often time-sensitive matters."5 Luiz Antonio dos Santos JrVeirano Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 15 Years RankedLuiz Antonio dos Santos Jr is experienced representing clients hailing from the aviation, consumer goods and automotive industries. He advises on matters ranging from wrongful termination claims to designing employee benefits plans.5 Luiz Eduardo Amaral de MendonçaFAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedLuiz Eduardo Amaral de Mendonça advises on wrongful termination, harassment and employment bond recognition claims. Luiz Eduardo is also sought after to issue legal opinions.5 Luiz Marcelo Figueiras de GóisBMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked"Luiz is accessible and meets our demands quickly. He always presents alternatives in the search for solutions for the company and underlines the risks."5 Maurício GuidiPinheiro Neto Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked"Mauricio is amazing. I think he is outstanding in the field of labour and employment. Not only because of his technical background, but because he is assertive, has a risk management view and knows how to navigate the labour courts."5 Mauricio Pepe De LionDias Carneiro Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedMauricio Pepe De Lion of Felsberg Advogados leads the firm's labour practice. He receives solid endorsement from clients and market commentators for handling a variety of labour-related issues.5 Maury Lobo de AthaydeCGM Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked"Maury shows great interest and understands our issues, helping us in the implementation of solutions. His service is personalised and he is always accessible and friendly, allowing for quick decision-making."5 Paula Corina Santone CarajelescovRayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedPaula Corina Santone Carajelescov is well regarded in the field for leading the firm's labour practice. She handles individual lawsuits, union-related matters, internal investigations among other matters for a wide variety of clients.5 Priscila FichtnerChalfin, Goldberg & Vainboim Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"She is a great lawyer that combines her high intelligence, strong analytical and advocacy skills and her ability to communicate effectively."5 Priscila Novis KirchhoffTrench Rossi Watanabe | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPartner Priscila Novis Kirchhoff is featured in the ranking for the first time after demonstrating solid activity and involvement in the firm's labour practice. She receives high praise from clients in several sectors.5 Ricardo Christophe Rocha FreireGasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked"Ricardo Freire is always available, responds swiftly and demonstrates extensive knowledge of the issues he handles."- Luiz Fernando AloucheInglez, Werneck, Ramos, Cury e Françolin Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5
- Wolnei Tadeu FerreiraFerreira Rodrigues Sociedade de Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 5
Band 6
6 Christiana Fontenelle Mac DowellBichara Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Band 6 | 1 Years RankedPartner Christiana Fontenelle Mac Dowell makes way into the ranking after showing significant involvement in the firm's labour matters. She is praised by clients for handling individual claims, public investigations, union matters and more.
Up and Coming
U Arthur CahenCahen & Mingrone Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked"Arthur has great technical knowledge and is result-oriented. He proposes solutions adjusted to the company's profile to provide the corresponding professional response in an appropriate way."U Braulio Almeidaasbz | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Braulio Almeida remains a well-regarded name in the field. He is held by clients to deal with contentious and consulting matters.U Celso Goulart MannrichMannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Celso Goulart Mannrich acts on recognition of employment bonds, overtime claims and class actions.U Isabella MaganoPipek Penteado e Paes Manso Advogados Associados | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Isabella Magano is well regarded by clients and market sources for handling a variety of labour and employment matters for players in several industries.U Joel GalloSouto Correa Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Joel Gallo makes his debut in the ranking after demonstrating solid involvement in labour matters and receiving endorsement from clients from a wide variety of sectors.U Mariana CapozoliGiamundo Neto Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedUp-and-coming lawyer Mariana Capozoli enters the ranking this year after demonstrating solid involvement in labour matters and recognition from clients.U Paulo PeressinLefosse Advogados | Labour & Employment2023 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedUp-and-coming partner Paulo Peressin demonstrates a high-level of involvement in both contentious and consulting labour mandates and receives strong praise from clients from a wide range of sectors.
Associates to watch
- Murilo Caldeira GerminianiMachado Meyer | Labour & Employment2023 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked"He is a great lawyer with broad technical knowledge, good understanding of our business and is always available to assist."