Ms Leila Azevedo Sette > Azevedo Sette Advogados > Belo Horizonte, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Azevedo Sette Advogados Offices
RUA PARAIBA, 1000
Rua Paraíba, 1000, térreo
Belo Horizonte MG 30130-145
Brazil
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Ms Leila Azevedo Sette
Work Department
Labor and Social Security
Position
Sette is partner and head of Azevedo Sette Advogados’ Labor practice in Belo Horizonte office. She draws upon more than 45 years’ experience advising clients in complex transactions involving in Labor, Social Security, and Corporate matters.
Career
Sette is partner and head of Azevedo Sette Advogados’ Labor practice in Belo Horizonte office. She draws upon more than 45 years’ experience advising clients in complex transactions involving in Labor, Social Security, and Corporate matters.
Languages
English and Portuguese
Memberships
Leila was member of the Committee of Legal Studies and Union Rights and Obligations of the FIEMG (Federação das Indústrias do Estado de Minas Gerais).
Education
LL.B. from UFMG Law School, and Business Administration from UNA/MG (1974), she was admitted to practice in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 1973. Leila is specialized in Business Law from UFMG.
Leisure
She is recommended in Labour Advisory and Litigation practices by Chambers Brazil, Chambers Latin America, Latin Lawyer 250, The Legal 500 and Leaders League guides. In Análise Advocacia Mulher is listed as the one of the best lawyers in Digital and Labour in Minas Grais state and reference referência to Construction and Engineering and Specialized Services sectors.
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > City focus - Belo Horizonte > Labour
With a strong presence in the Minas Gerais market, Azevedo Sette Advogados‘ labour and employment practice has a full-service offering, covering judicial and administrative litigation alongside consulting matters. The group is well placed to handle class actions, collective labour disputes, and injunctive relief applications. On the consulting side, the team has expertise in advising on HR practices, due diligence, and contractual issues. The breadth and aptitude of the practice make it capable of handling complex and high-value cases, often involving cross-border issues. Its prowess has amassed a strong client base made up of multinational companies from various industry sectors, which continues to expand. Co-leading the group are Leila Azevedo Sette, Luanna Vieira de Lima Costa, and Gustavo Magalhães Assis, all of whom have deep experience assisting clients in labour lawsuits, indemnity actions, union negotiations, and administrative proceedings.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Commercial, corporate and M&A
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Dispute resolution
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Labour
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Natural resources and regulation
Firm Rankings
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Tax
- Compliance
- Corporate and M&A: Mid-market
- Tax > Customs
- International trade
- City focus - Brasilia > Tax
- Energy and natural resources > Mining
- Public law
- Wealth and succession planning
- Environment
- Real estate
- TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
- Projects and infrastructure
- Tax > Tax advisory
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation