Noted for its ‘combination of excellence in the service provided, the diverse capabilities of its team, and innovations that drive its performance in the legal market,’ Veirano Advogados’ labour and employment group remains a popular choice for notable clients from the oil and gas, technology, and gaming sectors, among others, seeking assistance with both contentious and non-contentious matters. The practice is capable of handling novel issues related to employment relationships in the car-hailing service space, as well as more traditional cases such as union negotiations, public civil actions, and constitutional complaints. Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior heads up the department in São Paulo and stands out for his aptitude for advising on HR issues, administrative and judicial litigation, and collective bargaining, while in Rio-based group is led by Cristian Divan Baldani, who is sought after for his expertise in individual and collective labour claims, investigations, and public civil actions, as well as advising on the labour aspects of corporate transactions. On the labour litigation front, Jose Carlos Wahle and Luiz Guilherme Migliora are the names to note, alongside Bruno Perez and Flávia Azevedo, a key contact for the oil and gas sector.
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‘It stands out for its combination of excellence in the service provided, the diverse capabilities of its team, and innovations that drive its performance in the legal market.’
‘Veirano offers a highly personalised service, prioritising the specific needs of the client.’
‘The team has in-depth legal knowledge combined with a practical understanding of various economic sectors, ensuring effective solutions.’
‘Bruno Perez has in-depth technical knowledge, as well as a high capacity for adaptation and innovation in complex and constantly changing legal scenarios.’
‘Bruno Perez, in addition to being available and transparent, brings innovative solutions and brilliant strategies. He is always very attentive and present.’
‘Always with excellent results due to the details that they do not miss. I am always impressed by the creativity of Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior in dealing with problems and the way he "takes the problem upon himself", as if he were the defendant in the labour lawsuit.’
‘I highly recommend Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior because he is completely available, approachable, creative, and easy to deal with. He is very combative when necessary, but he has an absolutely unifying profile, knowing how to communicate with the most complex profiles.’
'The team is up-to-date on the most cutting-edge labour discussions. Our inquiries are answered objectively, based on market practices, and on time. The partners are readily available for discussions and consultations.'
'Partners Luiz Guilherme Migliora and Luiza Nunes Lemos are always available and eager to learn the details of our legal issues.'
'The firm has a strong presence in the labour and employment field, combining technical excellence in strategic litigation with a highly specialized advisory practice. It's a firm that adds value to highly complex matters. Within the labour team, José Carlos Wahle is one of the team's standouts. Wahle adopts a business-oriented approach that combines clarity, pragmatism, and technical depth.'
Key clients
- Baker Hughes do Brasil Ltda
- Baker Hughes Energy Technology Do Brasil Ltda.
- Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda.
- American Bureau of Shipping
- CHC do Brasil Taxi Aereo S.A
- Mondelez Brasil Ltda.
- Epic Games
- LATAM Linhas Aéreas
- BASF S/A
- UNILEVER Brasil Ltda.
- 99 (Didi) Tecnologia
- Microsoft do Brasil Importação e Comércio de Software e Vídeo Games Ltda.
- Galderma Distribuidora do Brasil Ltda.
- Seyfarth Shaw LLP
- Donaldson do Brasil Equipamentos Industriais Ltda.
- Sagardoy Abogados, S.L.P.
- Linkedin Representações Do Brasil Ltda.
- Yara Brasil Fertilizantes S.A
- Bristows LLP
- VTEX - Companhia Brasileira de Tecnologia Para E-Commerce
Work highlights
Representing BASF in a collective action filed by the company to have the strike movement declared illegal.
Represented 99 in a Public Civil Action filed seeking the recognition of an employment relationship between 99 and each of its drivers throughout the Brazilian territory.
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Practice head
Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior; Cristian Divan Baldani
Other key lawyers
José Carlos Wahle; Luiz Guilherme Migliora; Flávia Azevedo; Luiza Nunes Lemos; Sílvia Figueiredo Araújo Schnitzlein; Bruno Perez