BRAZIL Law and Practice Contributed by: Caio Medici Madureira, Rodrigo Souza Macedo and Nestor dos Santos Saragiotto, Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados
Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados offers legal services covering the analysis of labour contingen - cies and liabilities, staff restructuring, employee al - location, company closures, outsourcing, and remu - neration structuring (including salaries and benefits). The firm also advises on implementing benefit plans such as stock options, bonuses and profit-sharing, in addition to employment contract amendments, domestic and international employee transfers, and collective bargaining matters. The firm’s nationwide labour litigation practice includes representing clients at all levels of the Labour Courts (first instance, Re -
gional Labour Courts and the Superior Labour Court), handling both individual and collective claims, as well as public civil actions. The team also acts in admin - istrative proceedings, assisting with defences in pre - paratory procedures and public civil inquiries led by the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi Advogados provides support in responding to infraction notices issued by the Regional Super - intendence of Labour and Employment and during inspections, prohibition notices, and other official la - bour proceedings.
Authors
Caio Medici Madureira is a founding partner at Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi. He manages complex legal matters for clients in banking, brokerage, food, gas, tyre, retail, and the third sector. His expertise includes
Rodrigo Souza Macedo has extensive experience advising large companies on both advisory and contentious labour matters. His work at Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi encompasses individual and
due diligence, risk analysis, contracts, and legal opinions. Caio advises on civil and labour law, collective bargaining, and proceedings before the Labour Public Prosecutors’ Office. Recognised by Chambers and Partners, he is noted for his procedural expertise and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Labour Law.
collective claims, as well as strategic guidance in complex legal proceedings. He also provides support in administrative investigations initiated by the Labour Prosecutor’s Office and the Labour Department, ensuring clients are well-positioned to manage regulatory risks and comply with labour obligations. Rodrigo is known for his practical and preventative approach, aiming to mitigate liabilities and foster sustainable workplace relations. His solid legal background and business-oriented perspective make him a trusted adviser in labour and employment law.
Nestor dos Santos Saragiotto works in the Labour Law practice at Tortoro, Madureira & Ragazzi in Campinas. He
has extensive experience in both contentious and advisory matters in Labour and Civil Law. Nestor has held senior positions in a São Paulo state agency and a major energy company. Formerly a partner at leading law firms, he was also Administrative Director of the Campinas Lawyers’ Union and a substitute member of Abradee’s Fiscal Council. A guest lecturer, he taught Labour Law and Labour Procedure in postgraduate courses.
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