Characterised by its ‘exceptional technical quality’, Souto Correa Advogados’ labour and employment practice is a key port of call for domestic and multinational companies, especially those from the energy, technology and entertainment sectors. The practice is under the joint leadership of four practitioners: Paulo Roberto Souto is noted for his strength in union negotiations involving strikes and mass dismissals; Manoela Pascal Martins is well versed in social security matters and HR policies; Joel Gallo is regularly engaged in labour claims involving directors, administrative civil actions and investigations by the Ministry of Labour; and Patricia Mota Alves has significant experience in employee compensation plans, collective bargaining and expatriations.
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Témoignages
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‘Partnership, technical competence and delivery of results.’
‘The firm has exceptional technical quality, always looking for innovative solutions.'
‘Patricia Mota Alves is always willing to find solutions to demands, both in consultancy and litigation. She has enormous experience and impeccable technical quality. Whenever I work with her on a complex demand, she stands out for thinking differently and looking for a solution to the problem.'
Clients clés
- Dell Computadores do Brasil Ltda.
- Lenovo Tecnologia
- Honeywell do Brasil Ltda.
- Celulose Irani S.A.
- Johnson & Johnson
- Abbott Laboratórios do Brasil Ltda.
- Santos Brasil Participações S.A.
- Cinemark S.A.
- Vale S.A.
- Nelogica Sistemas de Software Ltda
Points forts
- Advised Dimed on an ordinance from the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), prohibiting the operation of certain branches of retail trade - including pharmacies - on holidays.
- Advised Cinemark on a fine claiming the company does not pay the minimum wage for the employees, and, because of that, does not pay the total amount of the Employee's Severance Indemnity Fund.
- Assisted Monte Bravo with the restructuring of its labour relationships, in order to change the former partners into employees and to transfer former employees to a different entity.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Paulo Roberto Souto; Manoela Pascal Martins; Joel Gallo; Patricia Mota Alves
Autres avocats clés
Eduardo Mascarenhas