The ‘competent lawyers' at Souto Correa Advogados are 'prepared to resolve all labour issues’ for national and multinational companies. The team, which is split between São Paulo and Porto Alegre, routinely handles class actions, union negotiation, and individual claims for companies from the worlds of technology, media, retail and manufacturing, among others. The practice is under the joint leadership of four practitioners: Paulo Roberto Souto is skilled in collective bargaining, and matters arising from strikes and mass dismissals; Joel Heinrich Gallo is well-versed in administrative civil actions filed by the Labour Prosecutor’s Office; the 'sharp, strategic and responsive' Patricia Alves often acts in partnership with the corporate practice in due diligence exercises; and Manoela Pascal Martins is singled out for her experience in collective actions and administrative proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘Practical and efficient. Comfortable working with multinational companies.’
‘Patricia Alves is sharp, strategic and responsive.’
‘Souto Correa is an extremely innovative law firm, which is always adapting to market innovations, especially technological ones, offering dynamic and up-to-date support. The consultations and opinions requested always arrive in a customised way according to the needs and particularities of the client. Partnership, treatment and innovation are undoubtedly the fundamental pillars that make Souto Correa stand out compared to other law firms.’
‘In addition to her excellent technical skills, Patricia Alves is extremely creative and a pioneer in bringing innovative solutions, even in situations where there seems to be no way out.'
'Joel Gallo has the ability to charm us with his logical reasoning, no matter how sensitive the subject is. His treatment and concern for clients is impeccable. Excellent for strategic and highly complex situations.’
'Competent lawyers prepared to resolve all labour issues.'
'Excellent legal knowledge, combined with timely service and the ability to meet 100% of the requested demands.'
Key clients
- Santo Antonio Energia
- Abbott Laboratórios do Brasil
- Santos Brasil Participações
- Cinemark
- Vale
- Nelogica Sistemas de Software
- Vitesco Tecnologia Brasil Automotiva
- Object Edge
- Habitasul Florestal
- Wildlife Studios (AVL Aplicativos)
- WMB Supermercados do Brasil
- Vogel Soluções em Telecomunicações e Informática
- Rede Duque
- Grupo CCRR – Colacril (Beontag)
- Airbnb Serviços Digitais
- Aeromot – Aeronaves e Motores
- Associação Escola Panamericana de Porto Alegre
- Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Porto Alegre
- Solví Participações
- Dell Computadores do Brasil
- Lenovo Tecnologia
- Honeywell do Brasil
- Celulose Irani
- Hotmart (Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços)
Work highlights
- Assisting Lenovo in a labour complaint filed by a former senior lawyer employee.
- Assisted Vitesco Tecnologia Brasil Automotiva by analysing the legal feasibility of a former employee’s dismissal, which was surrounded by several possible judicial implications and uncertainties.
- Assisted Johnson & Johnson in the restructuring of its labour health and safety department (SESSMT).
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paulo Souto, Joel Gallo, Patricia Mota Alves, Manoela Pascal