Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by CGM Advogados
Overview
We provide fast and quality assistance to our clients by being available and by having a team that is versatile and composed of lawyers with different backgrounds and experience. Along the years, the department has kept a high rate of successful outcomes.
Our experience
We have accumulated experience in consultancy and cross-border litigation in strategic issues involving key executives of companies and have been involved in matters of privacy/data protection of employees, whistleblowing, stock option, restrictive covenants, profit-sharing plans, in addition to the traditional employment-related matters.
Our labour department is also known for developing a close relationship with international clients and firms and can explain the Brazilian legal system to foreigners in an efficient way, comparing our local system with the system of jurisdictions such as the USA, England, Italy, Israel, Spain, Germany and France.
We also help clients with business in Latin America by coordinating work from other employment law firms to provide a consolidated view of the different employment laws on a same matter.
Chambers Review
CGM Advogados is a dynamic practice group representing both domestic and foreign clients from the construction, luxury goods and retail sectors. The team is equipped to advise on collective bargaining agreements, workplace safety, recognition of employment bond and wrongful termination claims. It also offers solid capabilities handling regulatory issues such as retirement, bonus and internal policy planning.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a strong business vision and know our company well. I'm very satisfied with the work; they have been my partners for a long time and I trust them a lot."
"CGM Advogados has been a pleasure to work with. They are true Brazil employment law experts and provide extremely prompt and practical advice."
"They have a strong business vision and know our company well. I'm very satisfied with the work; they have been my partners for a long time and I trust them a lot."
"CGM Advogados has been a pleasure to work with. They are true Brazil employment law experts and provide extremely prompt and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Patricia Barbozais 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.
"She really has great technical knowledge and it is easy for her to translate this into a global and corporate vision. Even more so in this labour area, which can be quite sensitive, it adds a lot."
"She really knows Brazilian employment law and provides extremely practical advice. She is great at helping us identifying what is most important or at high risk."
Maury Athayde is skilled to assist with recognition of employment bond, wrongful termination and discrimination claims.
"His sophisticated understanding of complex legal issues, strategic thinking, and attention to detail was impressive."
"Maury has the ability to translate legal terms into business communication."
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Industries
Provided by CGM Advogados
Education
Fashion
Healthcare
Life sciences
Luxury brands
Retail commerce