Leading Associates

Labour in Brazil

Rossi, Maffini, Milman Advogados

Domestic and international companies across an array of sectors, most notably medical care, construction, manufacturing and sports, regularly seek Rossi, Maffini, Milman Advogados‘ assistance with a broad range of labour law matters. The team is skilled in judicial proceedings before labour courts, showcasing strength in both individual and collective claims. It also provides strong representation at the administrative level, including before the Ministry of Labour and the Labour Public Prosecutor’s Office. Practice head Benoni Canellas Rossi brings over two decades of experience in labour and employment matters. Eugênio Hainzenreder Júnior plays a key role in advising companies across the Rio Grande do Sul region on a wide range of employment-related issues.

Responsables de la pratique:

Benôni Canellas Rossi


Autres avocats clés:

Eugenio Hainzenreder Junior; Matheus Gallarreta Lemos


Les références

‘What distinguishes the firm and justifies our partnership of over 20 years is the trust and flexibility in finding the best solution for the client. We feel secure regarding their ethics in handling the company’s claims, and we also receive advice that gives us confidence in our risk management decisions. There is a transparency in their guidance and opinions which brings great clarity on the risks.’

‘I would particularly like to highlight Dr. Guilherme Anguinoni, who handles the company’s claims and provides consultancy in the labour area. He is an exceptional professional, both for his technical competence and for his ethics and posture. He is committed, flexible, quick to respond, and uses accessible language that is easy to understand. We consider him a business partner who supports us in the complex mechanisms of constant legal changes.’

‘The firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence, deep knowledge of the regulatory environment, and a personalised approach to client service. The quality of the service is reflected in the team’s ability to offer agile, secure legal solutions that are aligned with the business objectives of each client, with a high standard of ethics and responsibility.’

Principaux clients

Rede D’Or


Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto de Porto Alegre


Lear do Brasil


Xerox


Gremio Football Porto Alegrense


Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento do Extremo Sul (BRDE)


SPE Holding Beira Rio S.A.


Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceição S.A. (largest hospital Group in Latin America)


Arauco


Cristália


Associação dos Juízes do Rio Grande do Sul (Ajuris)


Centro de Integração Empresa-Escola (CIEE)


Tonial Ceriais


Rede Duque


Principaux dossiers


  • Represents BRDE in a lawsuit in which the claimant claimed to have been dismissed from his activities, as he wanted to exercise his functions in a labour union.
  • Representing Lear do Brasil in a lawsuit in which an ex-employee claimed to be reintegrated to work, alleging she was fired for being homosexual.

Silveiro Advogados

With a solid track record in complex labour litigation, Silveiro Advogados advises national and multinational companies on class actions, civil public actions, and investigations by the Ministry of Labour. The firm also offers preventive strategies to help clients avoid disputes. Guilherme Guimarães has significant experience in individual and collective labour claims, advising major Brazilian companies and employers’ associations. Larissa Salgado specialises in high-stakes labour and business law matters, focusing on risk mitigation and strategic case management, and leads a team dedicated to both labour litigation and advisory work.

Responsables de la pratique:

Guilherme Guimarães


Autres avocats clés:

Larissa Salgado


Les références

‘I believe that the partnership with Silveiro Advogados has always been very good for my company. Through partner Guilherme Guimarães, I have always felt that I have a profound expert on my side, one who is always interested in how my company’s operations are running so he can update his recommendations according to the constantly changing legal landscape.’

‘Guilherme Guimarães is always available and provides high-level consulting, always pointing out the risks and/or advantages of each decision. He knows my company very well and brings new and relevant issues to the reality of the work.’

‘Bruno Tussi shows excellent management of cases and hearings. He demonstrates concern and care for his client’s resources. Comparatively, he is the best associate we have had in this type of work.’

Principaux clients

Raízen S.A.


Dana Incorporate


Taurus Armas


Casas Bahia


Viemar Automotive


Metasa S.A.


Taurus Jm Industria De Pecas Ltda


Gerdau S.A.


Grupo RBS(Globo Affiliated)


Tecnologia Em Movimentação S.A.


Lins Ferrão Artigos De Vestuário Ltda.


Bebidas Fruki S.A.


Cmpc Celulose Riograndense


A Grings S.A. Picadilly Company


Imdepa Rolamentos Importação E Comercio Ltda


Telefonica Iot And Big Data


CRVR – Companhia Riograndense de Valorização de Resíduos


Principaux dossiers


Souto Correa Advogados

Souto Correa Advogados' Porto Alegre-based labour law practice advises national and multinational companies on both contentious and advisory matters. The group represents clients before regional and superior labour courts, supporting them in high-stakes litigation, internal policy development, and regulatory investigations. Paulo Roberto Souto and Joel Henrich Gallo have solid experience defending companies in labour claims. Eduardo Mascarenhas is active in strategic litigation and advisory work, with a focus on the agribusiness, finance, technology, and healthcare sectors. Patricia Alves advises on individual and collective claims, compensation plans, and collective bargaining, while Manoela Pascal is particularly active in non-contentious and contentious labour and social security matters across the financial, technology and betting sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Paulo Roberto Souto; Joel Henrich Gallo; Patrícia Mota Alves; Manoela Pascal Martins; Eduardo Mascarenhas


Les références

‘All three professionals involved were extremely helpful at all times.’

‘Eduardo Mascarenhas was the labour law professional who effectively managed the issue, even making an in-person visit to my office to better understand the problem and align expectations.’

‘The combination of technical capability and the ability to understand my business and guide me toward the best decisions makes all the difference.’

Principaux clients

Dell Computadores do Brasil LTDA.


Lenovo Tecnologia LTDA.


Honeywell do Brasil LTDA.


Irani Papel e Embalagem S.A.


Johnson & Johnson


Abbott Laboratórios do Brasil LTDA.


Vale S.A.


Airbnb Serviços Digitais LTDA.


Taurus Investimentos


Nelogica Sistemas de Software LTDA.


Totvs S.A.


Cinemark Brasil S.A.


Indigo Brazil Agricultura LTDA.


Samaúma


Enesa Engenharia LTDA.


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Monte Bravo on restructuring its labour relations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimise its operational structure.

Andrade Maia Advogados

Andrade Maia Advogados advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious labour and employment matters, representing companies across a wide range of sectors including chemicals, automotive, retail, food and beverage, healthcare, telecoms, IT, and media. Tonia Russomano Machado leads the labour practice nationally, bringing strategic insight to conflict management and the development of preventative measures aimed at reducing legal risks for clients across diverse industries.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tonia Russomano Machado


Autres avocats clés:

Maria Carolina Seifriz Lima; Leandro Pinto Castro; Anelise Damasceno


Les références

‘Andrade Maia iss a modern law firm, using data analysis and jurimetrics to serve clients, which provides a broader analysis and more elements for defining the strategy. This sets them apart from the market. Available and combative partners, who truly get involved in the issues and seek solutions.’

‘There is no doubt that the team is creative in resolving legal issues brought to them, as well as their availability to serve clients. The greatest example, and what I believe to be the ‘secret’, is the incredible closeness of the partners to the entire team, which ends up being the main factor in giving this firm a unique identity and culture in the market in which it operates!’

‘The firm is very diligent and excels in providing services, combining technical expertise, innovation and an unwavering commitment to quality. They always present innovative practices for the care of the process base.’

Principaux clients

Arezzo&Co


Refinaria De Petróleo Riograndense S/A


Bossa Nova Sothebys – X3 Real State Imobiliária E Participação Ltda.


Associação Brasileira De Produtores De Maçãs – Abpm


Companhia Riograndense De Saneamento – Corsan Aegea


Braskem S/A


Associação Hospitalar Moinhos de Vento


Associação Brasileira de Produtores de Maçãs – ABPM


Sociedade de Ensino Superior Estácio de Sá Ltda.


Principaux dossiers


CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados

CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados’ labour and employment department efficiently handles individual and collective matters for clients across an array of industries, including agribusiness, chemicals, pharma, steel and construction, among others. Co-led by Martha Macedo Sittoni and Michele Bertoletti, the team offers support in the restructuring of internal policies, labour union negotiations and litigation. Sittoni oversees social security matters, while Bertoletti has broad expertise in individual and collective labour claims, public-interest civil actions, and Labour Prosecution Office investigations.

Responsables de la pratique:

Martha Macedo Sittoni; Michele Bertoletti


Principaux clients

John Deere Brasil Ltda. (Agribusiness)


Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida S.A. (Insurance)


Parker Hannifin Indústria e Comércio LTDA (Metallurgy)


Softys Brasil LTDA (Personal Hygiene)


Lavoro Agro Holding S.A. (Agribusiness)


EMS S/A (Pharmaceutical)


HCL (Brazil) Tecnologia da Informação LTDA (Technology)


PPG Industrial do Brasil Tintas e Vernizes Ltda. (Chemical)


Leroy Merlin Companhia Brasileira de Bricolagem (Retail)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Parker Hannifin Indústria e Comércio LTDA and successfully overturned a flawed appellate ruling that had led to the premature payment of a lifelong pension to a former employee.
  • Successfully defended Prudential do Brasil against a former franchisee seeking recognition of an employment relationship, contradicting binding precedents from the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF).

TozziniFreire

TozziniFreire ‘ labour and employment practice in Rio Grande do Sul, led by Maurício De Carvalho Góes, excels in contentious and non-contentious mandates, representing major domestic and international clients across diverse industries such as energy, automotive, food and beverage and manufacturing, to name a few. Góes is particularly experienced in labour litigation, and often represents prominent clients in labour investigations and collective bargaining negotiations with unions.

Responsables de la pratique:

Maurício Góes


Autres avocats clés:

Marina Frank


Les références

‘Diligent, organised team, responsible with deadlines, and committed to providing excellent service to clients.’

‘Partner Maurício Góes is hands-on, quick, and assertive in his responses, always available to serve the client with excellence.’

‘Highly distinguished quality, especially in labour litigation.’

Principaux clients

Confederação das Cooperativas do Sicredi – Confederação Sicredi


CTA


GNXT Serviços de Atendimento Ltda


Nexteer Industria e Comércio de sistemas automotivos LTDA.


Uniasselvi


CPFL Transmissão


Banco De Lage Landen Brasil S.A.


Getnet


Condomínio Terra Ville


Fagundes Construção e Mineração


Claro


Vinícola Lídio Carraro


Braveo


Pirelli


Oxiteno


Dellys


Salbego


Timac Agro


Braskem


Prometeon


Principaux dossiers