Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados, lauded for the close involvement of its partners, is a strong choice for clients seeking advice on both contentious and non-contentious labour law matters. The team is routinely turned to by medium-sized to large companies in the mining, steel and technology sectors for its expertise in individual and collective actions, due diligence for M&A transactions and risk assessment work to reduce labour liability. Practice head Daniel Ribeiro Martins is adept at representing clients before regional and federal courts. Associate Lorena De Carvalho Lara undertakes labour advisory and contentious work.

The ‘dedicated’ labour team at Azevedo Geraldes Advogados provides assistance to clients from the logistics, retail, telecoms and steel sectors. Covering both contentious and non-contentious matters, the group’s expertise encompasses union negotiations, collective bargaining agreements and claims involving allegations of discrimination and harassment. Founding partner Pedro Geraldes heads up the practice and has over 15 years of experience in labour law. Other names to note include associate Ana Laura Tomaz and Ricardo Pereira Araújo, who offer support on litigation and advisory matters.

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados is routinely sought out by companies working in the construction, real estate, steel and logistics sectors for its advisory offering, which spans internal audits, compliance matters, salary and benefit plans, corporate reorganisations and employment contracts. In the contentious sphere, the group is well versed in wrongful termination, discrimination and overtime payment claims. Practice head Glaucus Simas specialises in judicial and administrative litigation, showcasing an impressive track record in the construction sector.