Labour & Employment: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Email address
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+55 11 3356 1800About
Provided by Demarest Advogados
Our employment lawyers advise on all matters within this area, including negotiations, judicial proceedings at every level of the Brazilian courts, and pension and remuneration schemes.
Our team provides comprehensive advice regarding labor and employment matters to Brazilian and international companies, covering all matters related to the field of employment relationships, and accompanying its clients in all the employment issues that may arise.
In transactional matters, our labor, employment, executive compensation, and benefits practitioners provide due diligence and advice on workforce-related obligations and considerations, as well as assistance with post-closing integration issues.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados is a noteworthy department equipped to advise on a plethora of labour and employment mandates. The team is frequently sought after by companies to assist with collective bargaining agreements, mass dismissal and negotiations with union. The experienced team also handles sophisticated investigations involving harassment and modern slavery claims. It has an additional track record acting on wrongful termination claims and occupational accidents. The firm's client roster comprises important players from the pharmaceutical, automotive and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Represented Marimex Despachos Transportes e Serviços in a public civil action filed by the Labour Union, regarding representation of harbour employees.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All topics covered during this period received feedback and guidance that was very coherent and applicable to the company's context."
"They are very dedicated; you can see lawyers are concerned with performance, understanding the client and the business. This is fundamental for anyone who is in the middle of decision-making."
"They are very experienced and prepared for all labour-related matters they are involved in."
"All topics covered during this period received feedback and guidance that was very coherent and applicable to the company's context."
"They are very dedicated; you can see lawyers are concerned with performance, understanding the client and the business. This is fundamental for anyone who is in the middle of decision-making."
"They are very experienced and prepared for all labour-related matters they are involved in."
Notable Practitioners
Cássia Fernanda Pizzottihas 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.
"Cassia is an expert on labour matters and well recognize in Brazil's market. She is extremely committed to engage and support clients in a timely matter."
"She is a reference in Brazil, she holds absurd in-depth knowledge in everything she does."
Co-head of departmentRenato Canizaresis 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.
"Renato is a professional with strong commitment to the client, excellent relationship and focus on solving the problems presented."
"Renato was beyond his exceptional professional abilities, his compassion and empathy were truly noteworthy."
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