Demarest Advogados

Noted for its ‘high level of competence and professionalism’, the labour and employment practice at Demarest Advogados is sought after for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious matters. The team has a robust offering that covers internal investigations, labour claims, and collective disputes, as well as public civil actions, union negotiations, and workforce restructuring. With experience acting for notable multinational businesses across a range of industry sectors such as technology, automotive, and chemical, the group continues to expand its extensive client roster. Spearheading the department are the ’thoughtful’ Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti and the ‘strategic’ Renato Canizares. Pizzotti stands out for her experience acting before the labour, civil, and appeal courts in labour litigation, while Canizares is highly regarded for his aptitude for collective bargaining, disputes, and regulatory compliance. The team also benefits from the expertise of Celso Báez, who concentrates on labour litigation and consultancy, regularly advising on compensation and benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and union negotiations. Eduardo Alcântara and Stella Castro, who are adept in class actions, are among other notable practitioners, and on the advisory front, Ivan Lima and Patrick Noronha Lobo are key contacts.