Clients from the luxury and fashion, automotive, and professional services sectors, among other segments, regularly turn to CGM Advogados for its expertise in collective bargaining agreements, labour lawsuits, and internal policies. Combining both contentious and non-contentious capabilities with a strong track record in high-profile mandates, the team continues to grow its client base while extending its industry reach into the software, energy, and engineering sectors. Department head Patricia Barboza has expertise in compliance, internal investigations, and diversity and equality issues, as well as litigation, and the labour aspects of corporate transactions. On the employment relationship and labour relations front, Maury Lobo is a key contact in the group, while Alinne Gordilho focuses on investigations and litigation. Isabela do Val joined from Tauil & Chequer Advogados in July 2024, bolstering the practice’s transactional capabilities. Poliana César returned to the firm in September 2025 from ASBZ Advogados.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'CGM Advogados offers a highly personalised service. The professionals display deep technical expertise and genuine engagement with the client’s issue, always seeking the best possible solution. I believe these qualities set the firm apart in the national legal market. Maury Lobo de Athayde is particularly noteworthy within the firm.'
- 'CGM’s employment law team is extremely well-prepared technically, but also brings business insight and a practical understanding of day-to-day corporate challenges. Their communication is clear and direct.'
- 'Patrícia Barboza stands out not only for her legal expertise but also for her commitment, experience, and strategic business acumen. She is someone we can rely on at any time—always willing to help and never satisfied with delivering anything less than 100% quality.'
- 'Patrícia Barboza is excellent, bringing a strategic view to employment law. She understands the client’s concerns and is an outstanding communicator.'
- 'The employment team is highly engaged and often shares useful updates that could impact the company’s day-to-day operations. They are also very receptive, so collaboration between the company and the firm is both effective and meaningful. The team is committed to offering safe, well-considered alternatives to the company, instead of simply saying, “it can’t be done”.'
- 'Patrícia Barboza is outstanding—fully on top of her field, deeply committed to client service, and a warm, easy-going person to work with.'
Key clients
- Abbott
- Burberry
- Prada
- Clicksign
- FTI Consulting
- Glaukos
- GLP
- Levi Strauss
- Nowports
- Vissimo Group
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maury Lobo de Athayde
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Poliana César
Practice head
Patricia Barboza
Other key lawyers
Maury Lobo; Alinne Gordilho; Isabela do Val; Poliana César