Labour and employment Tier 3

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados has an active employment team led by the experienced Ricardo Christophe da Rocha Freire, who is especially strong in labour litigation. In addition to judicial and administrative disputes, the firm also advises on high-profile collective and individual dismissals, and has good experience negotiating with the unions on collective bargaining agreements. During 2020, the team also provided strategic support to clients on Covid-19 related employment matters. Senior associate André Rodrigues Schioser also plays a key role in the team's success.

Real estate Tier 4

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados has a strong background in rural real estate, land subdivision and development projects. Practice head Victor Miranda de Toledo arrived in early 2021 from his own firm, and has over 15 years' experience in the market, where he provides advice on shopping centre transactions and disputes involving real estate and construction projects. His arrival followed the departure of former practice head Fabricio Barreto de Mattos.

Tax litigation Tier 4

Corporate and M&A Tier 5

With an emphasis on mid-market M&A, both domestic and cross-border, Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados continues to expand its client base, and has particular experience in the technology, manufacturing, agribusiness and retail sectors, among others. The team also advises companies on corporate restructurings, corporate governance and commercial contracts, in addition to acting for individual clients. The department is jointly led by Marcus Phelipe Barbosa de Souza and Felipe Mavignier, who each draw on over 20 years of experience in corporate and M&A, and Paula Taira Horiuti, a corporate and commercial contracts expert who was promoted to partner in January 2020. Associate Débora Cunha Romanov is an active member of the team.

Tax advisory Tier 6

Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados has a particular specialism in contentious tax issues and regularly defends clients in major disputes with the Brazilian federal revenue agency. Other areas of expertise include tax planning and day-to-day tax matters, as well as issues pertaining to free-trade zones. Practice co-head Francisco Nogueira de Lima Neto handles a mix of contentious and non-contentious issues and is also noted for his estate planning expertise. Fellow co-head Fernando Grasseschi Machado Mourão is also highlighted for advisory and litigation support.

Dispute Resolution: Litigation Tier 7

Covering advice on civil, administrative and commercial litigation, Gasparini, Nogueira de Lima e Barbosa Advogados acts for an impressive domestic and international client roster. Ana Lygia Tannus Giacometti's areas of specialism include tort, insurance claims, consumer rights, and contractual and corporate disputes, and Maysa Abrahão Tavares Verzola, who has notable experience in judicial and administrative proceedings, is also highly regarded. They lead the team alongside Pedro Paulo Wendel Gasparini, who receives plaudits from clients for his 'extensive experience in civil litigation'.