Global labor office to have representation in Brazil

Littler, one of the largest corporate labor law firms in the world, announces a corresponding legal relationship with Chiode Minicucci, which has 18 lawyers in the country.

The Chiode Minicucci team will join the entire Littler global platform, which now includes operations in 12 markets in Latin America and more than 1,500 lawyers in 24 countries. Littler also recently announced an expansion into Spain.

“We are excited to join forces with Chiode Minicucci and that our clients will benefit from the team’s deep knowledge of Brazilian labor laws, as well as their extensive experience in advising and defending
employers across the country,” said Tom Bender and Jeremy Roth, co-managing directors of Littler, in a joint statement.

“Working together, we can provide solutions to meet the needs of clients operating in Latin America’s largest economy, while further strengthening Littler’s capabilities in the region,” said the directors of
desk.

O Chiode Minicucci é liderado pelos sócios Daniel Domingues Chiode e Marília Nascimento Minicucci e tem profissionais em São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul e Distrito Federal. O escritório representa empresas em litígios individuais e coletivos perante os tribunais regionais do trabalho, o Tribunal Superior do Trabalho (https://br.lexlatin.com/reportagens/tst-derruba-tese-de-vinculo-empregaticio-paramotoristas-do-uber) e o Supremo Tribunal Federal (https://br.lexlatin.com/reportagens/stf-retoma-julgamentos-nesta-semana-confira-osdestaques-do-2o-semestre).

The firm also offers consulting on labor issues for companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, technology, aviation, insurance, infrastructure, energy, and retail.

“Brazilian employers are facing a range of new workplace issues, from substantial reforms to our labor laws to the various challenges brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic,” said Chiode.

"Our deep experience in Brazil, combined with Littler's global reach and vast resources, will form a powerful platform for advising employers. Marília, my colleagues, and I have collaborated with several Littler lawyers over the years, and we are thrilled to now be working on an ongoing basis with such a talented and dedicated team," said the attorney.

“Brazil is an important market for our clients, and finding the right firm to work with in the country was crucial,” said Stephan Swinkels, a Littler shareholder who helps lead the development and integration of the firm’s global practice.

Littler's international operations span four continents – North America, South America, Asia and Europe – and (in addition to new support in Brazil) include offices in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador,
France, Germany, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Poland, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States (including Puerto Rico) and Venezuela.

The firm's global capabilities also include attorneys with international experience, including dual-licensed professionals in the U.S. and Australia, Brazil, Japan, and South Africa.