Labour in Brazil

Azevedo Sette Advogados

Azevedo Sette Advogados assists major domestic and foreign companies, financial institutions and insurance brokers in a variety of employment mandates. The group is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with areas of particular strength including collective labour disputes, union negotiations, due diligence for M&A transactions, employment contracts and settlement agreements. Leila Azevedo Sette, who has extensive experience in labour, social security and corporate matters, co-heads the department; alongside her, Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa and Gustavo Magalhães Assis excel in transactions involving labour relations and social security issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Leila Azevedo Sette; Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa; Gustavo Magalhães Assis


Principaux clients

Claro


Ambev


Brembo do Brasil


CBMM


VF Worldwide Holdings


Gerdau Group


Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados, lauded for the close involvement of its partners, is a strong choice for clients seeking advice on both contentious and non-contentious labour law matters. The team is routinely turned to by medium-sized to large companies in the mining, steel and technology sectors for its expertise in individual and collective actions, due diligence for M&A transactions and risk assessment work to reduce labour liability. Practice head Daniel Ribeiro Martins is adept at representing clients before regional and federal courts. Associate Lorena De Carvalho Lara undertakes labour advisory and contentious work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Ribeiro S. Martins


Les références

‘Personal involvement of the partners; the firm is also committed to diversity and other social projects.’

Azevedo Geraldes Advogados

The ‘dedicated’ labour team at Azevedo Geraldes Advogados provides assistance to clients from the logistics, retail, telecoms and steel sectors. Covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, the group’s expertise encompasses union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements and claims involving allegations of discrimination and harassment. Founding partner Pedro Geraldes heads up the practice and has over 15 years of experience in labour law. Other names to note include associate Ana Laura Tomaz and Ricardo Pereira Araújo, who offer support on litigation and advisory matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pedro Geraldes


Les références

‘The team is dedicated and operates to an excellent standard.’

‘Intelligence, monitoring, planning, security, access and availability.’

Principaux clients

Super Nosso Group


VGX Contact Center


Mart Minas Distribuição


Farid Group


Beer or Coffee


MFA – Mineração Floresta Do Araguaia


DPG Sinalização Digital


Fundisider Fundição E Siderurgica


Sidepar Siderurgica Do Para


Otimiza Group


SD Siderúrgica Divinópolis Eireli


Simar Siderúrgica Maravilhas


VGX Energy


Urbaville


Aspen Investimen


Grupo Zelo


Grupo Vetline


Mississippe Group


Premium Representações


VGX Mineração


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Multi Formato Distribuidora on the labour contracts of drivers.
  • Assisted Comercial Dahana in overtime claims filed by former employees.
  • Assisted VGX Contact Certer Norte in a R$12m collective bargaining agreement with the telecoms union of Minas Gerais (SINTTEL-MG).

Corrêa Ferreira Advogados

The ‘prepared, attentive and up-to-date’ lawyers of Corrêa Ferreira Advogados‘ labour department regularly act for clients in the mining, steel, healthcare and finance sectors in an array of labour matters. Negotiations with trade unions, collective actions, audits, and labour litigation are all core areas of activity for the firm. Founding partner Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira co-leads the team along with the ‘extremely technically qualified and commercially-minded’ Helda Carla Andrade, who excels in high-stakes labour claims. Associate Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela, ‘an extremely competent lawyer, capable of solving complex cases’, provides assistance in strategic litigation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marco Antonio Corrêa Ferreira; Helda Carla Andrade


Les références

‘The firm has trained professionals capable of advising a company on virtually any area.’

‘Prepared, attentive and up-to-date with current legislation.’

‘Helda Carla Andrade is an extremely technically qualified and commercially-minded professional.’

Principaux clients

Equinox Gold Group


Jaguar Mining


Metso Outotec Group


Martin Brower


Tractebel Engie


Kock do Brasil


Yamana Gold


AEBMG Hospital Evangélico


Ask do Brasil


Trauminas Distribuidora


Imic


Sicoob Coopjus


Investimage


Laboratório Geraldo Lustosa


Funarbe


V8


Horizonte Energias Renováveis


Styrofort


Thermoiso


Krug Bier


Pilar Gold


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Jaguar Mining in a union lawsuit involving overtime work.
  • Represented Koch do Brasil in proceedings regarding the dismissal of an employee for improper conduct.
  • Assisted Pilar Gold in a claim filed by a contractor seeking recognition of employment ties and benefits.

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados is routinely sought out by companies working in the construction, real estate, steel and logistics sectors for its advisory offering, which spans internal audits, compliance matters, salary and benefit plans, corporate reorganisations and employment contracts. In the contentious sphere, the group is well versed in wrongful termination, discrimination and overtime payment claims. Practice head Glaucus Simas specialises in judicial and administrative litigation, showcasing an impressive track record in the construction sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Glaucus Simas


Principaux clients

Araújo Distribuidora


LTS – Incorporadora e Construtora Eireli


Empreendimentos Rodeiro


Cooperativa de Poupança e Crédito do Vale do Rio Doce


Santana Produtos Siderurgicos


Sinalmig Sinais e Sistemas


Lyon Engenharia Eireli


Bauer Fundaciones America Latina


Serc Manutenção E Caldeiraria


Sindicato da Arquitetura e da Engenharia de Minas Gerais (Sinaenco/MG)


Principaux dossiers


  • Assisted Bauer Fundaciones America Latina in a technical report.
  • Assisted Santana Produtos Siderúrgicos in the drafting of internal documents regarding workplace behaviour.
  • Represented VB Alimentos Indústria e Comércio in a wrongful termination claim filed by a former employee.