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.
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Testimonials
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‘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.'
'Manoela Pascal: the best labour lawyer who has ever assisted me. She is extremely pro-business, technically sharp, and has an exceptional level of insight. Top marks.'
Key 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.
Work highlights
Advised Monte Bravo on restructuring its labour relations to ensure regulatory compliance and optimise its operational structure.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Paulo Roberto Souto; Joel Henrich Gallo; Patrícia Mota Alves; Manoela Pascal Martins; Eduardo Mascarenhas