Demarest Advogados
Praised for its ‘technical skill’ and ‘up-to-date knowledge’, Demarest Advogados’ labour practice acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational clients operating in a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. With strong credentials in both non-contentious and litigation matters, the practice is highly regarded for its work in collective bargaining, mass terminations, labour investigations and strategic lawsuits, including cases before the Labour Public Prosecution Office and public civil actions. Widely recommended by clients and peers alike, Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti is a strong performer in individual and collective labour matters. Pizzotti oversees the team with Renato Canizares, a key contact for start-ups. Other noteworthy individuals include Eduardo Alcantara, who assists companies from the retail, energy, consumer goods and technology segments in labour lawsuits, Maurício Levy, who also focuses on employment litigation, and Stella Castro, who joined from Pessoa Advogados in July 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘I strongly recommend hiring Demarest to provide legal services. Lawyers are approachable, humble, don't mind explaining strategies and clarifying doubts. In addition, the technical driving is impeccable. All deadlines were met and legal tools well used.’
‘The firm has a strong name in the market and renowned professionals.'
‘Cássia Pizzotti is recognised for her competence.'
‘Amidst the pandemic scenario, the Demarest team was extremely assertive in its labour recommendations, managing to anticipate movements by the 3 powers (executive, legislative and judicial), without failing to quickly respond to its clients in the face of emergencies. Thanks to the recommendations, we did not have any negative feedback from authorities, unions or the employees themselves.’
‘In particular, I recommend Cássia Pizzotti. She is fast, available, has a broad view of the market, experience and is always up to date.'
‘Excellence in quality; technical and practical approach at the same time; direct and constant contact with its partners certainly set them apart.’
‘Technical skill, up-to-date knowledge, ability to put themselves in the clients' shoes.'
Key clients
- ADP Brasil
- Roche Pharmaceuticals
- Volkswagen
- Harley Davidson
- Toyota
- Sherwin-Williams
- Nike
- Eli Lilly
- Banco Pan
- Visa
- CNN
- Genpact
- AeC
- Adobe
- Maha Energy
- Clariant
- AO3
Work highlights
- Advised Benteler on a mass termination matter.
- Advising ADP on the issuance of Ordinance 671 by the Labour Ministry in November 2021, which deeply changed the requirements for systems that control working hours, taking many payroll companies by surprise.
- Representing AEC in a civil public action filed by the Labour Prosecutor's Office, discussing the working hours of more than 2,000 employees and the payment of overtime.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Cássia Pizzotti Renato Canizares