Noted for its ‘excellent and very experienced’ labour and employment team, Araújo e Policastro Advogados has a robust offering that encompasses both contentious and non-contentious mandates, ranging from individual labour claims to internal investigations. With notable expertise representing clients before the Labour Prosecutor’s Office and regional labour courts, the department continues to grow its client roster, which features notable names from the food and beverage, energy, and technology sectors. Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva leads the group. Former co-head Alexandre Pessoa Afonso is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I've relied on Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva at Araújo e Policastro for Brazil labour matters and have always found her to be responsive, knowledgeable, and client-friendly. ’

  • ‘The team is excellent and very experienced, bringing innovations to clients, which is something that gives us the confidence to make decisions.’

  • ‘Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva is excellent and stands out in the area of ​​labour and employment.’

  • ‘Araújo Policastro Advogados has provided us with excellent service, particularly in labour litigation.’

  • ‘What makes the practice unique is its deep expertise in labour law, combined with a strategic and client-oriented approach.’

  • ‘The team demonstrates high technical capacity, responsiveness, and great care in understanding the context of our business, which adds significant value to their legal support.’

Practice head

Ana Lúcia Pinke Ribeiro de Paiva

Other key lawyers

Marcos Rafael Faber Galante Carneiro