Next Generation Partners

Labour in Brazil

Azevedo Sette Advogados

With a solid footprint in the Minas Gerais market, Azevedo Sette Advogados' labour team advises on both contentious and advisory matters, including complex litigation and strategic employment planning. The team, which is regularly retained by multinationals with operations in the region, frequently handles high-stakes disputes such as collective actions and injunctions, while also supporting clients on HR policies, due diligence for M&A transactions, and hiring and termination issues. This comprehensive capability is a reflection of its co-heads, Leila Azevedo Sette, Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa, and Gustavo Magalhães Assis, who all bring extensive, shared experience across the full spectrum of employee, labour relations, and social security matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

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


Autres avocats clés:

Sofia Monteiro; Gabriela Lage Duarte


Les références

‘The firm stands out for serving clients individually, avoiding a « one-size-fits-all » approach. The team’s main capability is its extremely high level of technical knowledge, demonstrated in both written petitions and oral arguments before the courts. They provide prompt responses that meet the firm’s high-quality standards. Furthermore, when observing their arguments, we have noticed the respect with which judges treat the members of the firm—a clear testament to the team’s high level of competence.’

‘Luanna Vieira de Costa Lima demonstrates great confidence when presenting her guidance, possesses a high level of technical knowledge, and is extremely committed. Gabriela Lage Duarte is also extremely committed and demonstrates excellent technical knowledge.’

‘The team possesses impeccable technical knowledge and is capable of handling any specific labour matter with precision and promptness. Their expertise in the field leads to more efficient analyses and swift client service, which is crucial, as time is often our greatest enemy when dealing with legal issues.’

Principaux clients

CLARO S.A.


AMBEV


WHITE MARTINS


NEXA


CBMM


EPIROC


PETRONAS


BREMBO


MIBA


LEAR CORPORATION


CLARO S/A


AMBEV


WHITE MARTINS


NEXA


CBMM


EPIROC


PETRONAS


BREMBO


MIBA


LEAR CORPORATION


Principaux dossiers


Azevedo Geraldes Advogados

Azevedo Geraldes Advogados‘ labour practice, led by Pedro Geraldes, is defined by its strategic advisory focus on reducing labour liabilities for businesses. This preventative approach is the foundation of a comprehensive offering that also covers union negotiations, workforce restructurings, collective dismissals and implementation of internal policies. Ana Laura Tomaz is active across a variety of labour litigation, while Rafaela Linhares Fonseca advises on collective lawsuits, administrative proceedings before labour authorities, and compliance issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Pedro Geraldes


Autres avocats clés:

Ana Laura Tomaz; Rafaela Linhares Fonseca


Principaux clients

SUPER NOSSO GROUP


VGX CONTACT CENTER


MART MINAS DISTRIBUIÇÃO LTDA.


FARID GROUP


BEER OR COFFEE


MFA – Mineração Floresta Do Araguaia


DPG SINALIZAÇÃO DIGITAL LTDA


FUNDISIDER FUNDIÇÃO E SIDERURGICA LTDA.


SIDEPAR SIDERURGICA DO PARA S/A


OTIMIZA GROUP


SD SIDERÚRGICA DIVINÓPOLIS EIRELI


SIMAR SIDERÚRGICA MARAVILHAS LTDA


VGX ENERGY


URBAVILLE


ASPEN INVESTIMENT


GRUPO ZELO


GRUPO VETLINE


MISSISSIPPE GROUP


PREMIUM REPRESENTAÇÕES LTDA.


VGX MINERAÇÃO LTDA.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Multi Formato Distribuidora S/A., Decminas Distribuição e Logística S/A.and Comercial Dahana Ltda. (Super Nosso Group) on an autonomous cargo transport claim with drivers requiring a labour contract.
  • Supported Comercial Dahana Ltda. (Super Nosso Group) in a case dealing with employees in management positions who filed labour claims demanding the payment of overtime involving R$20m.

Corrêa Ferreira Advogados

Corrêa Ferreira Advogados‘ labour practice offers advisory and contentious services to a variety of clients across the mining, steel and healthcare sectors. Leading the team is Helda Carla Andrade, noted for her expertise in labour litigation, risk assessment, and collective proceedings. Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela also plays a key role, advising on both contentious and advisory employment issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Marco Antonio Corrêa Ferreira; Helda Carla Andrade


Autres avocats clés:

Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela


Les références

‘They deliver excellent work in a manner that is both assertive and straightforward.’

‘The firm stands out for its integrity, transparency, empathy, and technical competence, demonstrating a genuine commitment to client needs and providing a great sense of security. The service is always clear, attentive, and efficient, offering legal certainty and assertive solutions. What truly sets the firm apart is its ability to combine technical expertise with a humanised approach, resulting in a high-level client experience. This is exemplified by their attention to the dynamics of a client’s business, their guidance throughout procedures, and their expert assessments.’

‘The entire team and all partners are very special due to their personal service and professional competence.’

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados handles a wide range of labour matters, including union negotiations, internal investigations, corporate restructurings, and employment litigation. The team is regularly instructed by clients of all sizes — from small businesses to large multinationals — operating in sectors such as engineering, banking, retail, and metals. The practice is jointly led by Glaucus Simas, who handles contentious and non-contentious issues, and Patrícia Ferreira Muzzi, who focuses on regulatory compliance and non-contentious labour matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Patrícia Ferreira Muzzi


Autres avocats clés:

Ana Carolina Emrich Pinto


Les références

‘The firm demonstrates great competence and significant technical and strategic ability in handling labour matters, supported by an extensive team.’

‘Ana Carolina Emrich is a highly capable and objective professional with excellent technical skills.’

‘The professionals are competent and very attentive.’

Principaux clients

Eteg Tecnologia Da Informacao Sa


Tractebel Eng Inneering Ltda


Zinga Engenharia Ltda


Fralía Imperial Fabricação De Derivados Do Cacau E Chocolates Ltda.


Empreendimentos Rodeiro S/A


Enecon S/A Engenheiros E Economistas Consultores


Doce Rio Indústria E Comércio Alimentícios Ltda


Mapal Do Brasil Ferramentas De Precisao Ltda


Carboncure Technologies Inc


Stratosphoto Do Brasil Produções Fotográficas Ltda


Raphael Simeon


Rentallform Servicos Para Construcao Ltda


RDA Engenharia Elétrica


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Empreendimentos Rodeiro in a labour lawsuit filed by José Malfatti Xavier, seeking recognition of an employment relationship and related labour rights.
  • Advised Tractebel Engineering on the optimisation of its commercial proposals by implementing benefits with lower labour tax incidence.

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados‘ labour team is led by Daniel Ribeiro Martins, noted for his proficient representation of corporate clients before regional and superior labour courts. Alongside litigation, the practice offers strong advisory services, focusing on preventative compliance and assessing labour risks during M&A transactions. Lorena De Carvalho Lara is adept in both individual and collective employment claims.

Responsables de la pratique:

Daniel Ribeiro S. Martins


Autres avocats clés:

Lorena Carvalho Lara


Principaux dossiers


Chenut

Chenut is regularly engaged by multinational clients, particularly European and Latin American companies, as well as major players in the steel, healthcare, wellness, and fintech sectors. The team is equipped to handle both contentious and advisory labour matters. Co-head Mariana Machado Pedroso, described as an ‘extremely technical and specialised professional’,  focuses on labour law. Cintia Batista Pereira also stands out for her work in collective labour matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Mariana Machado Pedroso; Cintia Batista Pereira


Les références

‘This law firm stands out for its multidisciplinary and personalised approach, which combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of the needs of its clients. The quality of the service provided is guaranteed by the solid academic background and practical experience of the team, composed of labour specialists. Professionals with extensive experience in the labour sector.’

‘Mariana Machado Pedroso is the person who stands out in the area. Extremely technical and specialised professional. She contributes effectively to solutions and is always very up-to-date. She is an easy-going professional, very approachable. Her technical quality is surprising and is easily noticed in everyday life. She is always up to date and available to help.’

‘Chenut has always proven to be a unique partner, combining in-depth legal knowledge, theses and case law with business trends and needs, always ready to contribute and help, finding alternatives and offering all necessary support.’

Principaux clients

Gerdau S/A


Messer Gases


Supermix Concretos S/A


Ipsen Pharma


Urgo Medical


Cymimasa


Besins Healthcare


Laboratoires Expanscience (Mustela)


Biopas Brasil Produtos Farmacêuticos Ltda.


BIOMM S/A


Eurofins do Brasil (Eurofins Scientific)


Fidúcia Serviços e Representações Ltda.


Terminal de Cargas de Sarzedo Ltda.


Kraken Produtos Digitais Ltda


Depyl Action


Viacess Orca


Saft (Total Group)


Greca Transportes de Cargas Ltda


Tuv Nord


IMI Brasil Trading Ltda


Bureau Veritas


Baxter S/A


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Gerdau S/A on the creation and development of an action plan aimed at reducing the amounts involved in judicial convictions, currently amounting to approximately R$200m.
  • Assisted Viacces Orca/Orange Group with a lawsuit filed by former commercial partners seeking the payment of amounts above R$1m with the recognition of the employment relationship that never existed.
  • Defended Supermix Concretos S/A in a complex labour case involving a worker who lost his right arm in an accident with a machine that was undergoing maintenance.

JASA Advocacia

JASA Advocacia is skilled at representing various clients, including companies from the banking, mining, construction, energy, retail, pharmaceutical, real estate and healthcare sectors, in labour disputes before trial and appellate courts. Practice head Maria Fernanda de Oliveira Larciprete handles individual and collective labour claims. Key support is offered by Caroline Rodrigues Braga, who frequently acts in administrative proceedings before the Public Labour Prosecutor’s Office (MPT) and the Ministry of Labour and Employment, and Renze Lage Gomes, who advises on both litigation and advisory mandates.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maria Fernanda de Oliveira Larciprete


Autres avocats clés:

Caroline Rodrigues Braga; Renze Lage Gomes


Les références

The JASA team stands out for the quality of its professionals, especially when it comes to labour. It is noted that the strategies used in client defence are personalised and incorporate the entire team.’

‘I recommend Maria Fernanda, leader of the JASA labour team. This lawyer has captivating energy, as well as exquisite astuteness in defending the case.’

‘We have relied on the legal support of JASA Advocacia for over 20 years and, since the beginning of our partnership, the team’s excellence, commitment and technical knowledge have always stood out. In an increasingly dynamic and challenging business environment, having a firm that deeply understands our sector and anticipates strategic solutions by our side makes all the difference. What impresses us most is JASA’s personalised approach. Unlike other firms, here we are treated as partners and not just as clients. Each case is analysed rigorously, and strategies are developed collaboratively, always considering our business objectives.’

Principaux clients

Comercial Regon


Vox Populi Mercado e Opinião


Panda Promoções e Eventos


Grupo J. Mendes


Terrasa Engenharia


Brasif S.A. Exportação Importação


Construway


Eletrozema S.A.


Ceasa – Centrais de Abastecimento de Minas Gerais S.A.


APS Comércio de Veículos


Ius Natura


M. Roscoe Engenharia e Construções


S.A. Tubonal


João Gustavo Rebello de Paula


Tânia Andrade Bichuette


Construtora Melo Azevedo


Companhia Agrícola Pontenovense


Integral Engenharia Ltda.


Drogaria Araujo S.A.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represents Integral Engenharia Ltda., an engineering company established in Belo Horizonte, as the defendant in a collective action filed by a Workers’ Union.
  • Represents Francisco Eduardo Araujo Gomes—a bank manager—in a labour lawsuit seeking recognition of his right to receive commissions on banking products sold during his employment.
  • Assisting Integral Engenharia with its judicial labour liabilities, comprising hundreds of employment-related claims, through the development and implementation of a settlement plan.

Lacerda Diniz Advogados

Lacerda Diniz Advogados is particularly well placed to advise on administrative and judicial litigation involving employment and labour law, including collective and individual actions. Leading the practice is managing partner Fabiana Diniz, who brings over two decades of experience in this area. Mariella Guerra is another name to note for contentious and advisory labour matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Fabiana Diniz


Autres avocats clés:

Mariella Guerra


Principaux clients

EXPRESSO NEPOMUCENO S/A


LATICÍNIOS PORTO ALEGRE INDÚSTRIA E COMÉRCIO S/A


BANCO MERCANTIL DO BRASIL S/A


TRANSPORTES PESADOS MINAS S/A


MULTICOM ATACADO E VAREJO S/A (ECONOMART)


TURQUEZA TECIDOS E VESTUÁRIOS S/A (CIA DO TERNO)


RIO BRANCO ALIMENTOS S/A (PIFPAF ALIMENTOS)


TROPICAL INDÚSTRIA DE ALIMENTOS (SUCOS TIAL)


WEG EQUIPAMENTOS ELÉTRICOS S/A


GRUPO S&D


N. MINAS TRANSPORTES E LOCAÇÕES LTDA. – NOVAMINAS TRANSPORTES


FRIOPEÇAS


JEITO CASEIRO


DL COMÉRCIO E INDÚSTRIA DE PRODUTOS ELETRÔNICOS LTDA.


EXPRESSO NEPOMUCENO S/A


MULTICOM ATACADO E VAREJO S/A (ECONOMART)


TURQUEZA TECIDOS E VESTUÁRIOS S/A (CIA DO TERNO)


RIO BRANCO ALIMENTOS S/A (PIFPAF ALIMENTOS)


Principaux dossiers


Moura Tavares, Figueiredo, Moreira e Campos Advogados

Moura Tavares, Figueiredo, Moreira e Campos Advogados represents clients across the industrial, engineering, construction, and transport sectors, among others, in contentious labour matters before both judicial and administrative bodies. The practice is led by Marcio Henrique Rafael, who has extensive expertise in both collective and individual labour claims. Rosendo de Fátima Vieira Júnior is also a key member of the team based in Belo Horizonte.

Responsables de la pratique:

Márcio Henrique Rafael


Autres avocats clés:

Rosendo de Fátima Vieira Júnior; Jéssica Kelly Vasconcelos Neves


Principaux dossiers


TPC Advogados

TPC Advogados advises leading companies in the Minas Gerais region on a wide range of labour matters, including collective bargaining, union relations, litigation, and non-contentious issues. The team is adept at handling both collective and individual employment claims. Practice head Felipe Cunha Pinto Rabelo is frequently sought after by clients in the banking, mining, steel, construction, engineering, healthcare, and transport sectors for his expertise in labour disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Felipe Cunha Pinto Rabelo


Autres avocats clés:

Julia Eugenia Campos


Les références

‘TPC is a solid, well-structured firm, comprised of highly qualified and skilled professionals, from junior level to senior management and specialist levels. In addition to its technical and legal know-how, the firm’s business model includes CRM tools, procedural monitoring and consultancy technologies. We are confident with TPC on all fronts.’

‘In addition to technical preparation, TPC teams are dynamic, helpful and committed to results. Under the leadership of  Felipe Rabelo, legal activities are developed with great organisation, efficiency and return.’

Principaux clients

Vale S.A.


Unimed Belo Horizonte Cooperativa De Serviços Médicos


Harsco Metals Ltda.


Seculus da Amazonia S.A.


Banco Mercantil do Brasil S.A.


Arcelormittal S.A.


Aperam Inox América do Sul S.A.


Nexpe Participações S.A.


Laticínios São Vicente S.A.


Associação de Promoção Humana Divina Providencia


STTE – Serviços Tecnicos de Telecomunicaçoes e Empreendimentos


PH transportes


Hexing Energy Projetos de Energias Renováveis Ltda.


Divina Providência


Principaux dossiers