Labour & Employment | Brazil: Contentious

Renowned partner Nelson Mannrich offers a track record of handling sophisticated disputes and labour issues arising from transactional matters.

Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso is experienced handling labour issues arising from high-profile corporate restructuring. He is experienced representing players from the automotive, engineering and sports sectors.

Cássia 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.

Well-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 planning of employee benefits.

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.

Aldo 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.

Antonio Carlos Aguiar is an active and respected labour practitioner, sought after to assist with negotiations with unions, labour contracts and internal compliance investigations.

Dario 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.

Eduardo Soto is experienced handling recognition of employment bond claims, harassment and compliance investigations. Additional capabilities advising on class actions and management of litigation portfolio.

Gisela da Silva Freire offers experience acting on labour issues hailing from the M&A arena and litigations involving wrongful terminations and harassment claims.

Practitioner José Carlos Wahle is recognised among market observers for his capabilities handling cross-border issues.

Luiz 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.

Patricia 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.

Aloizio Ribeiro Lima is well regarded in the market for often acting on outsourcing claims, conducting due diligence and managing litigation portfolios.

Andre 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.

Andrea 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.

Arnaldo Pipek is often highlighted by market sources for skilfully sponsoring sophisticated labour mandates for clients from a range of sectors and industries.

Carlos Eduardo Dantas is experienced acting as counsel to players from the banking, retail and engineering sectors on contentious and regulatory matters, including labour issues arising from M&A.

Cibelle Linero Goldfarb is experienced handling diverse matters ranging from modern slavery claims to compliance investigations.

Cleber Venditti da Silva is retained to advise on labour issues arising from restructuring and to conduct internal investigations.

Domingos Fortunato is often highlighted by clients for his communication skills and experience handling court proceedings.

Gustavo Granadeiro Guimarães is highlighted in the labour arena for his track record representing clients in higher courts.

João 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.

Mauricio Tanabe is an active labour lawyer, well known for his activity on mass dismissals, harassment claims and expatriate issues.

Co-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.

Thais 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.

André de Melo Ribeiro regularly assists with risk assessments, internal investigations and the management of litigation portfolios.

Co-founding partner Antonio Frugis is well regarded by clients and peers alike. He acts on contentious mandates including overtime, wrongful termination and harassment claims.

Bruno Tocantins is skilled at acting as counsel on workplace safety and claims involving harassment and overtime.

Caroline Marchi is skilled in assisting with modern slavery and discrimination claims and labour issues arising from corporate restructuring.

Partner Christiana Fontenelle Mac Dowell makes way into the rankings 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.

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.

Fernanda 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.

Leticia Ribeiro is experienced advising on expatriate issues, hybrid working schemes and workplace safety claims.

Luiz 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.

Luiz Eduardo Amaral de Mendonça advises on wrongful termination, harassment and employment bond recognition claims. Luiz Eduardo is also sought after to issue legal opinions.

Luiz Marcelo Figueiras de Góis is frequently held by clients from various industries to handle sophisticated lawsuits and union matters.

Maurício Guidi earns a place in the rankings after consistently receiving strong praise from both peers and clients. He sponsors both contentious and consulting matters for clients from a range of industries.

Mauricio Pepe De Lion leads the firm's labour practice. He receives solid endorsement from clients and market commentators for handling a variety of labour-related issues.

Maury Athayde is skilled to assist with recognition of employment bond, wrongful termination and discrimination claims.

Paula 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.

Partner Priscila Novis Kirchhoff is featured in the rankings 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.

Ricardo Christophe Rocha Freire is well regarded in the market for leading the firm's labour practice.

Partner Celso Goulart Mannrich acts on recognition of employment bonds, overtime claims and class actions.

Partner Cláudio Castro is co-head of department and gathers recognition for his labour work towards expressive market players.

Partner Fernanda Pimentel joins the rankings with a noteworthy track record in labour mandates.

Partner Roberto Baronian joins the rankings this year after receiving praise from significant clients on his labour expertise.

Experienced partner Tricia Maria Sá de Oliveira is well known in the market for her labour expertise.

Up-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.

Up-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.

Up-and-coming partner Joel Gallo demonstrates solid involvement in labour matters and receiving endorsement from clients from a wide variety of sectors.

Up-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.

Associate-to-watch Murilo Caldeira Germiniani is praised by clients for his high level of knowledge and dedication.