Regarded in the Brazilian market for its ‘technical excellence, proactivity, and ability to deeply understand the needs of the business’, Trench Rossi Watanabe is sought after by notable names from the oil and gas, IT, and transport sectors, among others, to assist with a range of high-profile labour and employment matters. The group has expertise in handling both disputes and advisory mandates, including individual and collective issues, labour litigation, and compliance. At the helm of the practice is Letícia Ribeiro Crissiuma De Figueiredo, who stands out for her breadth of experience covering litigation and consultancy issues related to restructuring, equity pay, and compensation plans, as well as benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and voluntary resignation programmes. Tricia Oliveira is another notable name in the team and specialises in public civil actions and collective lawsuits concerning health and safety and occupational diseases. Priscila Kirchhoff has extensive experience representing clients before the labour courts and authorities, while Clarissa Lehmen concentrates on non-contentious employment matters. Julia Michele Pereira and Rafaella Medina Peres are among other key contacts in the department.
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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Julia Michele Pereira
Julia Michele Pereira
Rafaella Medina Peres
Rafaella Medina Peres
Practice head

Leticia Ribeiro Crissiuma de Figueiredo

Other key lawyers

Tricia Oliveira; Priscila Kirchhoff; Clarissa Lehmen; Rafaella Medina Peres; Julia Michele Pereira; Carlos Morais