Julia Michele Pereira
Trench Rossi WatanabePraised for its ‘meticulous attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the local laws’, Trench Rossi Watanabe assists clients with a host of employment matters, from compensation and benefits issues, to workforce restructurings, trade union negotiations and litigation. Practice head Letícia Ribeiro Crissiuma De Figueiredo has a wealth of experience in strategic litigation and collective bargaining agreements. Tricia Oliveira specialises in judicial and administrative labour litigation, while Priscila Novis Kirchhoff is skilled in C-suite compensation matters, outsourcing, benefit harmonisation, as well as bonus, stock option and profit-sharing plans. These are all key areas of expertise for Clarissa Lehmen, who primarily undertakes non-contentious work. Julia Michele Pereira stands out at the associate level.
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Testimonials
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‘The labour and employment attorneys at Trench Rossi Watanabe provide excellent legal services while demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the local laws.’
‘The team has provided excellent service and guidance throughout a challenging matter. They have been very helpful in explaining the different aspects of Brazilian employment law to help us make informed decisions around strategy and a path forward. ’
‘Humanity and closeness to the client. Always concerned with delivering the most appropriate and personalised solution to our cases.’
‘Priscila Novis Kirchhoff is a competent, intelligent, insightful and attentive professional.’
‘Clarissa Lehmen and Gabriel Concalves have been our primary contacts at Trench Rossi. I recommend working with them. Their substantive knowledge is excellent and they combine that with a pragmatic approach. ’
‘One of the best labour practices in the country. World-class service and technical quality.’
‘Leticia Ribeiro and Gabriel Gonçalves and their team show a genuine commitment to communicating with me promptly, whether it is responding to my inquiry or providing status updates on my cases. They also provide unmatched support throughout the litigation stages and always strive to find the best solution for my company.’
‘Tricia Oliveira and Julia Michele Pereira are market leaders: impeccable technical quality, vast practical experience, refined commercial sense and perfect client service.’
Key clients
- American Airlines
- Coats Plc
- Shell Brasil Petróleo Ltda
- Ipiranga Produtos de Petróleo
- Takeda Group
- FedEx Group
Work highlights
- Assisting Shell with a public civil action filed by the Labour Prosecutor’s Office.
- Assisting Takeda Group (i.e., entities Takeda Pharma and Takeda Distribuidora) with a sensitive labour and employment matter in Brazil.
- Advising FedEx on the lawfulness of engaging outsourced workers as drivers to operate the business in the region.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Leticia Ribeiro
Trench Rossi WatanabePractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Leticia Ribeiro Crissiuma de Figueiredo