Corrêa Ferreira Advogados’ labour practice is adept at handling a range of matters such as class actions, union lawsuits, and other labour disputes, alongside advisory work. The team has a strong client base, attracting recurrent instruction from companies operating in the mining sector. Highlighted for his 'notable negotiation skills', Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira oversees the practice with Helda Carla Andrade, the latter of whom has extensive experience dealing with collective actions, union negotiations, and liability assessments. Other central members of the practice include associates Arthur Moreira Diniz, Bruna Gonçalves de Magalhães, Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela, and Wagner Marçal Silva, all of whom are noted for their involvement in individual and collective labour claims, and advisory work.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Corrêa Ferreira Advogados stands out for its honesty, agility in service, communication, ethics, and transparency throughout its support.’

  • ‘Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira has a positive professional attitude, good interpersonal relationships, strong persuasion and communication skills, as well as notable negotiation skills. He knows business management and trends, and the ability to focus and pursue objectives.’

  • ‘Corrêa Ferreira stands out in labour law as it has an extremely qualified team that is attentive to legislative and regulatory updates in general, as well as the jurisprudential understandings adopted by the superior courts.’

  • ‘Extremely competent and qualified professionals. In addition to their technical skills, they also have the ability to conduct large negotiations, and are always up-to-date with news in the area.’

  • ‘The team offers seriousness and commitment, as well as an excellent level of process positioning and top-notch solutions.’

  • ‘Bruna Gonçalves de Magalhães is extremely professional, dedicated and agile in processes.’

  • ‘The firm has a very high level of lawyers who deal with us on a daily basis. The consultancy and defence provided is of a quality well above the market. They really value quality and behave like business partners.’

  • ‘I would recommend associate Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela because she truly understands our reality and is able to suggest improvements that reduce our risks. She is very detailed in analysing processes and documents, and has a brilliant handling of labour processes.’

Key clients

  • Equinox Gold Group
  • Jaguar Mining
  • Metso Outotec Group
  • Martin Brower
  • Tractebel Engie
  • Grupo Tecnokor
  • Yamana Gold
  • AEBMG Hospital Evangélico
  • Ask do Brasil
  • Trauminas Distribuidora
  • Imic
  • Sicoob Coopjus
  • Investimage
  • Funarbe
  • V8
  • Horizonte Energias Renováveis
  • Thermoiso
  • Krug bier
  • Pilar Gold
  • Vertown
  • Vale Monte Engineering
  • Isoespuma
  • Parametrica Conhecimento de Tecnologia em Projetos
  • Fusion Engenharia Eireli

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira, Helda Carla Andrade

Other key lawyers

Arthur Moreira Diniz, Bruna Gonçalves de Magalhães, Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela, Wagner Marçal Silva