Latin America - Brazil • City focus - Belo Horizonte
Corrêa Ferreira Advogados
The ‘prepared, attentive and up-to-date’ lawyers of Corrêa Ferreira Advogados’ labour department regularly act for clients in the mining, steel, healthcare and finance sectors in an array of labour matters. Negotiations with trade unions, collective actions, audits, and labour litigation are all core areas of activity for the firm. Founding partner Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira co-leads the team along with the ‘extremely technically qualified and commercially-minded’ Helda Carla Andrade, who excels in high-stakes labour claims. Associate Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela, ’an extremely competent lawyer, capable of solving complex cases’, provides assistance in strategic litigation.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm has trained professionals capable of advising a company on virtually any area.'
‘Prepared, attentive and up-to-date with current legislation.’
‘Helda Carla Andrade is an extremely technically qualified and commercially-minded professional.'
'The team stands out for the quality of its professionals and its client-focus.’
‘Marco Antonio shows competence and professionalism.'
‘It serves its clients in an efficient and organised manner, offering comfort and security in their legal proceedings.’
‘It is a technical team that is qualified in strategic labour.'
‘Helda Carla Andrade is extremely skilled at solving complex cases. Júlia Gabriele Chaves Ruela is an extremely competent lawyer, capable of solving complex cases.’
Key clients
- Equinox Gold Group
- Jaguar Mining
- Metso Outotec Group
- Martin Brower
- Tractebel Engie
- Kock do Brasil
- Yamana Gold
- AEBMG Hospital Evangélico
- Ask do Brasil
- Trauminas Distribuidora
- Imic
- Sicoob Coopjus
- Investimage
- Laboratório Geraldo Lustosa
- Funarbe
- V8
- Horizonte Energias Renováveis
- Styrofort
- Thermoiso
- Krug Bier
- Pilar Gold
Work highlights
- Represented Jaguar Mining in a union lawsuit involving overtime work.
- Represented Koch do Brasil in proceedings regarding the dismissal of an employee for improper conduct.
- Assisted Pilar Gold in a claim filed by a contractor seeking recognition of employment ties and benefits.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Marco Antonio Corrêa Ferreira, Helda Carla Andrade