Martinelli Advogados handles a wide range of labour and employment matters, including union negotiations, compensation issues, occupational accidents, compliance and contentious matters. Practice co-head Cláudio Dias de Castro excels in labour litigation, while fellow co-heads Fernando Teixeira de Oliveira and Priscila Florinda Brezolin are both sought out by small companies and large multinationals for their expertise in navigating union matters, including collective bargaining agreements. Meanwhile, Akira Valéska Fabrin specialises in social security matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘This firm stands out for its excellence in legal services, combining technical rigour with an innovative and personalised approach. The team, composed of highly specialised lawyers, combines in-depth market knowledge with a strategic vision, ensuring effective and innovative solutions.'

  • ‘Priscila Brezolin - A benchmark in complex labour disputes, she stands out for her effective defence of companies in individual and collective disputes. She is a specialist in union negotiations. Her experience in corporate restructuring and labour compliance sets her apart in the market. She specialises in preventive consulting, focusing on reducing labour risks, ensuring legal security for large corporations. She is valued for her proactive approach and strategic vision.'

  • 'Team of highly qualified professionals.'

  • 'Extremely qualified individuals.'

  • 'Meticulous work in drafting defence submissions, development of preventive actions aimed at reducing labour liabilities, and staying up to date with changes in current legislation.'

  • 'The technical competence and dedication of the lawyers who assist us.'

Key clients

  • Grupo Casas Bahia
  • Progress Rail Locomotivas Do Brasil Ltda
  • Bayer S.A.
  • Merck S.A.
  • Novartis Biociencias S.A.
  • Novartis Biociencias S.A.
  • Destro Brasil Distribuicao Ltda
  • Banco J. P. Morgan S.A.
  • Irmãos Cioccari Cia Ltda
  • Wms Supermercados Do Brasil Ltda
  • Josapar Joaquim Oliveira S.A. Participações
  • Anaconda Industrial E Agrícola De Cereais S.A.
  • SCS-2 Comercio De Acessorios De Moda Ltda
  • Da Ilha Comércio De Alcool Ltda
  • Gazin Industria E Comercio De Moveis E Eletrodomesticos Ltda
  • Aspen Pharma Industria Farmaceutica Ltda
  • Flexível Indústria E Comércio
Practice head

Akira Valeska Fabrin; Cláudio Dias de Castro; Fernando Teixeira de Oliveira; Priscila Florinda Brezolin

Other key lawyers

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