With a strong presence in the engineering, construction, and energy sectors, the labour and employment practice at Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados has amassed extensive experience advising on contentious matters concerning work-related accidents. With deep expertise acting before judicial and administrative courts, including the Superior Labour Court and the Labour Prosecutor’s Office, the team’s client roster continues to expand, extending its industry reach into education, manufacturing, and travel. Spearheading the department is Marcos Renato Gelsi dos Santos, who is noted for his aptitude for handling union negotiations, immigration, and compensation schemes, as well as litigation and the labour aspects of corporate transactions. Other key contacts in the team include Carolina Vassilas Grigorini, a name to note for class actions, and labour relations specialist Luiz Henrique Junqueira Grespan e Silva.
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Key clients

  • Allonda Ambiental S.A.
  • Arcos Dourados Comercio de Alimentos Ltda.
  • Artpack Embalagens
  • Braskem S.A.
  • BRF S.A.
  • Caldic B.V.
  • Capital Markets Company N.V.
  • EF Education First
  • Intelsat Brasil Serviços de Telecomunicações Ltda.
  • Majam Participações Ltda.
  • Matthews International Corporation
  • Medartis Importação e Exportação Ltda.

Work highlights

Defended Tenenge Engenharia Ltda in an administrative procedure before the Labour Prosecutor's Office in a case related to liability.
Assisted Majam Participações Ltda. with a labour lawsuit related to a workplace accident.
Represented Artpack Embalagens before the Superior Labor Court in a case related to liability.

Practice head

Marcos Renato Gelsi dos Santos

Other key lawyers

Carolina Vassilas Grigorini; Luiz Henrique Junqueira Grespan e Silva