Labour & Employment | Brazil: Contentious

Senior statesperson Luiz Carlos Robortella is a highly regarded partner with a longstanding track record in the field of labour and employment.

Renowned senior statesperson Mihoko Sirley Kimura has extensive experience in creating strategies for hiring and compensating professionals. She is well recognised in the labour and social security field, having developed a leading practice providing companies the full range of assistance in relation to workplace law issues.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Antonio Galvão Peres offers experience representing clients from the infrastructure, energy and logistics industries in a wide range of labour mandates. He regularly advises on wrongful termination, overtime and modern slavery claims.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Leticia Ribeiro is well regarded in the market for her experienced advising on expatriate issues, hybrid working schemes and workplace safety claims.

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.

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

Paula Corina Santone 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.

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.

Partner Christiana Fontenelle Mac Dowell shows significant involvement in the firm's labour matters. She is praised by clients for handling individual claims, public investigations, union matters and more.

Fábio Chong de Lima is well regarded in the field of labour law for his experience handling mandates for clients from a wide range of industries.

Partner Fernanda Pimentel displays a noteworthy track record handling labour mandates.

Partner Fernanda Rochael Nasciutti is praised by clients and peers for her expertise in collective and individual labour law.

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.

Priscila Fichtner is equipped to assist with wrongful termination claims, class actions and structuring employee benefit plans.

Partner Priscila Novis Kirchhoff demonstrates solid activity and involvement in the firm's labour practice. She receives high praise from clients in several sectors.

Partner Aline Fidelis is well regarded for her technical competence in handling a range of labour matters.

Partner Braulio Almeida remains a well-regarded name in the field. He is held by clients to deal with contentious and consulting matters.

Joining the numbered bands, partner Caio Medici Madureira is sought after for his procedural and technical knowledge in labour claims.

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 Fabio Medeiros is highly praised by clients for his strategic approach combined with technical knowledge when handling labour matters.

Joining the numbered bands, partner Gabriela Lima is sought after for her knowledge and practical advice in labour matters.

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.

Partner Joel Gallo demonstrates solid involvement in labour matters and in receiving endorsement from clients from a wide variety of sectors.

Joining the numbered bands, partner Jorge Gonzaga Matsumoto is praised by clients for his in-depth technical knowledge in labour law.

Joining the numbered bands, 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.

Partner Rodrigo Shiromoto is praised by clients and market commentators for his technical experience and commercial awareness.

Experienced partner Tricia Maria Sá de Oliveira is well known in the market for her labour expertise, handling matters for clients from a wide range of sectors.

Up-and-coming Alessandra Boskovic is praised by clients and market commentators for her academic knowledge and legal advise in labour matters.

Up-and-coming partner André Prado Freitas is sought after by clients for his technical capacity handling collective and individual litigation and advisory labour law cases.

Up-and-coming partner Cynthia Fernandes Guidotti is sought after for her competency and great client service.

Up-and-coming partner Érika de Siqueira Seddon is well regarded for her knowledge and strategic approach in a variety of issues in the field of labour and employment.

Up-and-coming partner Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues is sought after for her services and expertise handling labour matters including collective bargaining, executive compensation plans and assistance to foreign employees.

Associate-to-watch Alinne Gordilho Alves Pereira is sought after by clients for her growing experience in advising labour and employment matters.

Associate-to-watch Thatiane Campello is praised by clients for her business knowledge when handling labour matters.