Veirano Advogados fields a market-leading labour practice praised for its 'excellent legal knowledge' of contentious and non-contentious employment law matters. With a strong profile in individual and collective labour claims, the practice is also well positioned to advise on collective bargaining agreements, M&A transactions and the restructuring of compensation schemes. Compliance and investigations are other regular engagements for the group, which often works in close collaboration with the firm's corporate and tax experts. National practice leader Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior is noted for his ‘proactive and strategic approach to dealing with legal challenges’ faced by domestic and international clients; his areas of expertise cover consulting and litigation matters. Cristian Divan Baldani frequently handles individual and collective labour claims, investigations and public civil actions. Jose Carlos Wahle brings over 20 years of experience in litigation, employee transfers, compensation and benefits policies, while senior partner Luiz Guilherme Migliora excels in complex contentious matters. Flavia Azevedo is a key contact for oil and gas clients. Recently promoted partner Bruno Leandro Palhares Perez focuses on lawsuits brought by executives and class actions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We were successful in 90% of the labour lawsuits filed by Veirano, which is a very positive and satisfactory result. The lawyers have legal knowledge and good prioritisation skills, keeping in touch by various means (email, WhatsApp, phone calls) in order to address urgent matters.’

  • ‘Excellent legal knowledge, and familiar with judges' profiles, which contributes to the elaboration of defence strategies.’

  • ‘The service is carried out in a very personal and unique way by the partners who are always available, as well as the team. The services provided are of excellent quality.'

  • ‘Luiz Antonio is an experienced and highly qualified lawyer. He is known for his proactive and strategic approach to dealing with legal challenges, always looking for innovative and effective solutions.'

  • ‘Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior and Bruno Perez stand out for their excellent technical expertise and availability.'

  • 'Veirano's strategic and multidisciplinary vision is a differentiator.'

Key clients

  • 99 Tecnologia (DiDi Chuxing Group)
  • Toyota Boshoku do Brasil
  • Bristow Group
  • MRS Logística
  • Vigor Alimentos
  • Banco Mercantil do Brasil
  • Lalamove Tecnologia Brasil
  • Renaissance do Brasil Hotelaria
  • Real e Benemérita Associação Portuguesa de Beneficência
  • Fundação Petros de Seguridade Social

Work highlights

  • Advised Lalamove Tecnologica Brasil on a public civil class action requesting the court to declare that drivers must be classified as employees and the award of collective moral damages.
  • Advised 99 Tecnologia on approximately 1,500 individual labour claims.
  • Advised Banco Mercantil do Brasil on a public civil action requesting the court to review possible structural harassment against employees of one of the bank's branches.

Lawyers

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Practice head

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Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior, Cristian Divan Baldani