Cescon Barrieu
Matters concerning the hiring of high-level executives, termination processes, stock option plans and collective bargaining agreements are all core areas of activity for Cescon Barrieu‘s labour and employment practice. On the non-contentious front, the team works collaboratively with M&A and capital markets experts to advise on the labour issues arising in the context of transactions. The group’s litigation capabilities are also noteworthy; it regularly acts for major companies in individual and collective claims, including public civil actions filed by trade unions and the Labour Prosecutor’s Office. Practice head Dario Rabay 'is excellent at solving complex and unusual disputes’, corporate investigations and executive compensation matters. Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues, who was promoted to partner in 2023, handles both contentious and advisory mandates. Former co-head Gisela da Silva Freire left the firm in June 2023.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'I have worked with several firms in Brazil over a number of years, and these attorneys are the best for labour matters. Dario Rabay is very knowledgeable, but also a creative thinker who is excellent at solving complex and unusual disputes. I was very glad to see Viviane elevated to partner, as she is incredibly smart. Both are very responsive and pleasant to work with, in addition to being excellent in their fields.'
- 'Many attorneys can master the substance of the law. But Dario Rabay is an excellent strategic thinker and comes up with creative ways to solve problems. I have high confidence and trust him and his team. Dario has fantastic instincts and also achieves the perfect balance of knowing when to be involved as a partner and when to let his associates handle an element of the case.'
Key clients
- Amazon Serviços de Varejo do Brasil
- Akamai Tecnologias e Serviços do Brasil
- Intel
- Adler Pelzer Group
- Invepar
- Kangu Transportes
- Singulare Corretora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliários
- Hypera
- Bomtrato Fundo de Investimento em
- Direitos Creditórios - Não Padronizados
- GE Renewable Energy
- Penske Logistics do Brasil
- Spotify Technology
- Ardagh Group Brasil
- Totvs
- Squire Patton Boggs (US)
- U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ)
- Alibaba
- Klingele Paper
- Companhia de Bebidas da América - Ambev
- Bank of America
Work highlights
- Advised TF4 Entretenimento on the constitutional action filed before the Brazilian Supreme Court regarding a decision that prevented T4F from contracting services provided by cooperatives.
- Advised Adler Pelzer Group on the forced closure of its operations in Bahia.
- Advised Amazon Brazil in union-related matters to widen its operations in Brazil.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dario Rabay, Viviane de Azevedo Rodrigues