José Carlos Wahle
Veirano AdvogadosNoted for its ‘admirable labour legal knowledge’, the ’extremely diligent‘ team at Veirano Advogados covers the full array of litigation and consultancy work in the labour and employment space. On the consultancy front, its workload is populated by hiring and termination procedures at the senior executive level, labour due diligence, compliance, investigations and the restructuring of compensation schemes. The practice is a strong performer in contentious matters, including collective claims and litigation resulting from strikes. National head Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior is knowledgeable of both labour consultancy and litigation matters. Co-leader Cristian Divan Baldani specialises in individual and collective labour claims, union negotiations and proceedings before the Labour Prosecution Office and the Ministry of Labour. Jose Carlos Wahle is a key port of call for clients seeking HR-related advice and employee management assistance. Luiz Guilherme Migliora is a contact for complex litigation involving labour matters. Flávia Azevedo is highlighted for her experience in contentious and non-contentious labour matters, especially in the oil and gas sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Extremely diligent team with admirable labour legal knowledge. They innovate in their theses and always bring the client alternatives and creative solutions to better meet the company's specific needs. They stand out for their commitment to the judiciary, without sparing efforts to take action as many times as necessary and bring the expected result to the client. They also show a proactive stance in order to avoid new liabilities, acting preventively through specific consultancies.’
‘Cristian Baldani stands out for his technical capacity and ability to see the client's specific needs. Cristian is always available for the most sensitive and urgent topics, and carefully monitors all other cases.’
‘Veirano is a notable choice for those seeking high-quality legal services adapted to the demands of the modern world.’
‘Everyone is extremely technical while at the same time being agile in dealing with complex issues that require quick decision-making. In the contentious part we only have positive results, and everyone is able to contribute a 360 view of the problem faced.’
‘Veirano is a multidisciplinary firm, with highly capable and proactive professionals.'
‘Flávia Azevedo and Luiza Nunes Lemos deserve to be highlighted. They focus on the best for the client, with a sense of urgency, unquestionable expertise in the area and are always available for support.'
‘I have been working extensively with Sílvia Schnitzlein on a sensitive HR case in Brazil. She is incredibly good, straight to the point and clear. She has the business mindset and "helicopter view" in terms of overall strategy.’
‘Quality of services is impeccable, together with attention to detail.’
Key clients
- Yara Brasil Fertilizantes S.A.
- Phillip Morris
- DASA – Diagnósticos da América S.A.
- IDB Intermediação e Agenciamento de Serviços em Sites Ltda
- KWS Melhoramento e Sementes Ltda.
- Anglo American Minério de Ferro Brasil S.A.
- Wood Group Engineering and Production Facilities Brasil Ltda
- TAM Linhas Aéreas S.A. (LATAM Airlines)
- 3R Petroleum Óleo e Gás S/A
- Raízen Energia S.A.
- 99 Tecnologia (DiDi Chuxing Group)
- Unilever Brasil
- Airbus Brasil Negócios Espaciais Ltda.
Work highlights
- Assisting Amil with the filling of constitutional complaints before the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil to overturn decisions rendered in labour claims filed by individuals hired through legal entities recognising an employment relationship with the client.
- Assisting and advising Lalamove Tecnologia do Brasil on the public civil action filed by the Public Attorney’s Office, asking the court to declare that drivers must be classified as employees and seeking damages for collective moral damages.
- Defending 99 Tecnologia (DiDi Chuxing Group) in approximately 2,000 individual labour claims.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior
Veirano AdvogadosPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luiz Antonio dos Santos Junior, Cristian Divan Baldani