Labor Law
Nossos especialistas na área de
Labor Law
Our employment law practice offers representation and consulting services on labor and employment law issues. We assist clients in navigating the complexities of labor regulations, ensuring compliance and resolving employment disputes effectively. Our goal is to protect your interests and promote a harmonious work environment.
Francisco Queiroz
Caputo Neto
francisco.caputo@cbs.adv.br
Francisco Caputo is a founding partner of CBS based in Brasilia. He acts in high-risk cases and advises companies and financial institutions on a range of public and private matters. He is a Federal Counselor of the Brazilian Bar Association - OAB (2019 - 2022) and a member of the National Council of Justice - CNJ. He is former president of the Federal District Bar Association - OAB/DF (2010-2012) and was a member of the Council of the Republic (2018-2021). From 2007 to 2010, he was Regional Director of the Center for the Study of Law Firms - CESA and legislative advisor to the National Confederation of Industry Council - CNI. Since 2006, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Assis Chateaubriand Foundation.
Postgraduate degree in Labor Law from the Association of Labor Judges of the Federal District — AMAGIS/DF Graduated in Law from the University Center of the Federal District - UniDF
Portuguese and Italian
CHAMBERS LATIN AMERICA
He has been recognized by Chambers Latin America in the area of Dispute Resolution for several years.
MOST ADMIRED LAWYER
The ANÁLISE ADVOCACIA yearbook, the largest and most profound mapping of corporate law in Brazil.
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He was described by Chambers Latin America as “a strong lawyer who is active in the dispute resolution arena”.
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Francisco Caputo
Cecília Chitarrelli
Cabral de Araújo
cecilia.araujo@cbs.adv.br
Cecilia has extensive experience in labor and union matters and in advisory and litigation advice to companies. She acts in the litigation strategy, from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, and is responsible for conducting emblematic and complex cases in the defense of the interests of companies from various segments, to which she advises on labor issues, how to implement preventive measures and participate in collective bargaining.
Specialist in Labor Law and Procedure — ATAME/DF Specialist in Labor Law and Compliance — IEPREV Law Degree from the University Center of Brasília - UniCEUB
Portuguese and English
Cecília Araújo
Ramiro Freitas
de Alencar Barroso
ramiro.barroso@cbs.adv.br
He has extensive experience in litigation law for over 10 years, having worked in cases of high legal complexity and financial relevance. He was president of the Urban Planning and Land Regularization Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association (2018-2021). Founding member of the Brasília Urban Law Institute, IDUB, Brazil (2021). Researcher for the Brazilian Academy of Constitutional Law - ABDCONST (2010-2011). Member of the Board of Directors of the Consumer Protection Fund, PROCON-DF (2011-2013).
PhD student in Law from the University of Brasília (beginning in 2020). Master in Law from the University of Brasília - UnB (2013). Law degree from the University Center of Brasília (2010). Philosophy degree from the University of Brasília (2008).
Portuguese and English
Ramiro Freitas de Alencar Barroso
Vanessa Dumont
Bonfim Santos
vanessa.santos@cbs.adv.br
Vanessa has more than 15 years of experience in labor and union matters, and in advisory and litigation advice to companies. She acts in the litigation strategy, from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, conducting emblematic and highly complex cases in the defense of companies from the most diverse segments of the market, to which she advises on labor relations, such as the implementation of preventive measures and participation in collective bargaining. She has been a partner responsible for coordinating the labor area of CBS for 7 years, author of legal works in the areas of Labor Law, Trade Union Law and Social Security Law. She is a member consultant of the National Social Rights Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (2019/2021 triennial period). Researcher at the “Labor, Social Security and Process: dialogues and critiques” Group at the Federal University of Espírito Santo - UFES. Researcher at the “Constitutionalism, Labor Law and Process” Group, at the Federal District University Center - UDF
Master in Social and Labor Relations Law from the Federal District University Center Postgraduate degree in Labor Law and Procedure — UNIDERP/LFG;
Portuguese and English
Vanessa Santos
Alisson Tony
Rodrigues dos Santos
alisson.santos@cbs.adv.br
Assistant to companies in complying with labor regulations, in order to avoid litigation. In the litigation area, practical and academic knowledge of the labor procedural process, drafting procedural documents in all spheres of the Labor Court and holding oral hearings and arguments. He served as a conciliator for the Federal District and Territories Court of Justice - TJDFT, with due certification. This results in experience in matters involving business, trade union and civil labor law. It currently operates in the labor area.
Postgraduate degree in Business Law from Faculdade Legale. Postgraduate degree in Labor Law and Procedure from the Paulista School of Law — EPD. Bachelor of Laws from Centro Universitário de Brasília — UniCEUB.
Portuguese and English
Alisson Santos
Bárbara
Gabrielle Loiola do Nascimento Lopes
barbara.lopes@cbs.adv.br
Atuação na área Trabalhista, na estratégia de litígios da Primeira Instância até o Tribunal Superior do Trabalho, para assessorar empresas de forma consultiva e contenciosa.
Bacharel em Direito pela Universidade de Brasília – UnB. Pós-graduanda em Direito Constitucional pelo Complexo de Ensino Renato Saraiva - CERS.
Inglês e Espanhol
Bárbara Gabrielle
Caroline
Caichiolo de Melo
caroline.melo@cbs.adv.br
Specialized in labor, civil and consumer law, acting today in the Labor area, in the litigation strategy from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, to advise companies in a consultative and contentious manner, including in the implementation of preventive measures.
Specialist in Civil Procedural Law from the Catholic University of Minas Gerais — PUC Minas Law Degree from the University Center of Brasília - UniCEUB
Portuguese and English
Caroline Melo
Erick
Gonçalves Afonso Maués
erick.maues@cbs.adv.br
Currently works with Labor Law, in the litigation strategy from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, to advise companies in a consultative and contentious manner, including in the implementation of preventive measures. He heads the Diversity & Inclusion Committee at Caputo, Bastos and Serra Advogados.
Postgraduate degree in Labor and Social Security Law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais - PUC Minas. Graduated in Law from the University of Brasília - UnB.
Erick Maués
Joanir
Fernando Rigo
joanir.rigo@cbs.adv.br
Atua em casos de alta complexidade em diversos Tribunais nacionais, especialmente perante o Tribunal Superior do Trabalho e Supremo Tribunal Federal. Possui ampla experiência em direito público, notadamente em direito administrativo, concorrencial e constitucional/constitucional trabalhista.
Bacharel em Direito pela Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (UFSC), 2015; Mestre em Direito - Constituição e Democracia: Narrativas, História Constitucional e Construção da Estatalidade –, pela Universidade de Brasília (UnB), 2018. Doutorado em Direito em andamento na Universidade de Brasília (UnB), conclusão prevista para setembro de 2024. Pesquisador, autor de artigos e capítulos de livros publicados.
Inglês
Joanir Fernando
João
Victor Alves dos Santos
joao.santos@cbs.adv.br
Experiência na representação de Sindicatos e Associações, bem como de empregados públicos e celetistas, atuando desde a Primeira Instância até o Tribunal Superior do Trabalho. Possui amplos conhecimentos na elaboração cálculos trabalhistas.
Bacharel em Direito pela Universidade de Brasília - UnB e Membro da Comissão de Direito do Trabalho da OAB/DF.
Inglês
João Victor
Luiza
Coelho Carvalho
luiza.carvalho@cbs.adv.br
She has extensive experience in labor litigation, acting in the litigation strategy from the First Instance to the Superior Labor Court, to advise companies in an advisory and contentious manner, including the implementation of preventive measures.
Post-Graduation in Civil Law and Civil Procedure — Faculdade ATAME/DF Specialist in Medical Law — Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra Law Degree from Centro Universitário de Brasília - UniCEUB
Portuguese and English
Luiza Carvalho
Maria Gabriela
Lopes de Macedo
maria.macedo@cbs.adv.br
Since 2020, she has been a member of the Labor and Trade Union Law Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/DF). She currently operates in the labor area, in the litigation strategy from the first instance to the Superior Labor Court, with consultative and litigation advice.
Mestrando em Direito Laboral pela Universidade de Lisboa Pós-Graduanda em Direito Público pela Faculdade Unyleya Pós-Graduada em Direito e Processo do Trabalho pela PUC/RS Graduação em Direito pelo Centro Universitário de Brasília - UniCeub Idiomas: Inglês e espanhol
Inglês
Maria Macedo
Thalita Ferreira
Silva Avelar
thalita.avelar@cbs.adv.br
Specialized in Judicial Litigation, with an emphasis on Labor Law
Specialist in Labor Law and Procedure from the IDP Law degree from the University Center of Brasília — UniCEUB
Portuguese and Spanish