Mrs Patricia Barboza > CGM Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
CGM Advogados Offices
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima, 1663 - 5º andar
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Mrs Patricia Barboza
Work Department
Compliance and Corporate, Ethics Labor and Employment
Position
Partner. Specialized in Labour and Employment Consulting and Litigation, including cross-border issues. Leads harassment, discrimination and workplace internal investigations, especially in internal investigations and compliance, negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, reductions in force and management and prevention of strikes. Due Diligence and Consulting on Employment Aspects in M&A in Brazil, including post-closing issues.
Career
A founding partner of CGM, Patricia heads the labor and employment practice, working in both consulting and litigation, representing domestic and international companies from various sectors of the economy. In her career, she has accumulated a significant number of successful cases involving hiring, compensation, and dismissal of employees; profit sharing plans; representation of clients before the Labor Prosecutor’s Office and other Brazilian authorities; labor due diligence in merger and acquisition transactions; and representation of companies in negotiations with labor unions throughout the country. Patricia also acts in the management of labor and employment projects covering several regions of Latin America.
Languages
Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Memberships
She is a member of the compliance team, conducting internal investigations that have labor and employment angles. She advises on harassment, discrimination, fraud, and workplace privacy issues.
Education
Specialization in People and Business Management, São Paulo Business School (BSP), 2007.
Specialization in Corporate Labor and Employment Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV Law), 2007.
Bachelor of Laws, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, (PUC-SP), 2000.
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > Labour and employment
With a strong following from healthcare, retail and industrial sector players, CGM Advogados is well versed in labour consultancy and cross-border litigation. Matters involving C-level executives, whistleblowers, and data protection are some of the team’s core specialisms, which also include stock option and restrictive covenants. Patricia Barboza maintains a broad practice, handling contentious and non-contentious labour matters, from hiring procedures to harassment and discrimination cases. Maury Lobo specialises in administrative litigation, showcasing particular strength in matters pertaining to the life sciences, education and consumer goods sectors.