Drawing on its ‘good relationship with judicial and administrative bodies’, Pinheiro Neto Advogados' labour and employment practice is well positioned to represent domestic and multinational companies in strategic litigation, including individual and collective lawsuits. The firm is also a key destination for clients seeking advice on non-contentious labour matters, such as union negotiations, compensation issues, restructurings and corporate transactions. Key members of the practice include: Luís Antônio Ferraz Mendes, who enjoys a strong reputation in bet-the-company litigation and collective bargaining; Thais Galo, who has extensive experience in executive-level hiring procedures, individual and collective terminations, and distressed businesses reorganisations; Mauricio Froes Guidi, a key contact for multinational clients in the finance and technology sectors; and Manuela Mendes Prata, who specialises in judicial and administrative proceedings, especially those initiated by the Labour Prosecutor’s Office. Senior associate Ana Paula de Almeida specialises in labour litigation.
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‘The firm stands out for the technical quality of its partners and associates and its good relationship with judicial and administrative bodies.’
‘Luís Antônio Ferraz Mendes and Ana Paula de Almeida stand out for their technical quality, cordiality and professionalism.’
‘The Pinheiro Neto team operates with enormous efficiency, with a lot of focus on the client's problem, creativity and efficiency in the search for solutions to each of the demands presented. Strong teamwork and multidisciplinary service.'
‘Partner Luís Antônio Ferraz Mendes has an incredible ability to capture the client's problems and demands, acting extremely assertively in contentious processes and disputes, with extreme dedication to the case and the client. From their team, I highlight the excellent work performed by Manuela Mendes Prata.'
‘Very good at highly complex topics.’
'Very good and helpful team. They respond quickly and have command of the area.’
Key clients
- Eurasia
- Via S.A.
- Bank of America
- Petronas
- Open Insurance
- Aché
- Melqart Asset Management
- Prosus, NV
- Swile
- Flash
Lawyers
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.
Other key lawyers
Luís Antônio Ferraz Mendes; Mauricio Froes Guidi; Thais Galo; Manuela Mendes Prata; Ana Paula de Almeida