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Érika de Siqueira Seddon
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Experience
Érika is a seasoned professional at the intersection of labor law and business strategy, providing counsel on labor and union-related matters, chiefly when matters are related to M&A and corporate restructuring transactions.
She works in complex and sensitive investigations, as well as the formulation and adjustment of compensation and benefit plans. Her expertise extends to adeptly representing companies in both judicial and administrative procedures, particularly in engagements with the Labor Prosecution Office and the Ministry of Labor and Employment.
Érika is also a coordinator of Labor and Employment Modernization at the American Chamber of Commerce of São Paulo (Amcham).
Education
Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP);
Postgraduate Degree in Labor Law – Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV-SP).
Recognitions
Chambers Brazil – Labour & Employment: The Elite (2025 – 2026).
Psychosocial factors in Brazilian labor regulations: deadline for companies approaching
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4th Pay Transparency Report Now Available on the Emprega Brasil Portal, Providing for New Requirement
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Psychosocial risks contemplated in recent changes to Brazilian labor regulations
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Gender pay parity declaration deadline for third transparency report approaching
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Brazil’s Ministry of Labor and Employment releases pay parity guidelines
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Americanas scandal spurs scrutiny on executive bonus recovery
The accounting scandal at retail chain Americanas has intensified discussions around “clawback” policies for recouping bonuses and benefits previously awarded to executives. This practice is becoming increasingly common both in Brazil and the United States, particularly among Brazilian companies with ADRs listed on the American market, such as Ambev and Vale, which already implement such rules.
Antonio Tavares Paes Júnior, a partner at Costa Tavares Paes Advogados with a master’s degree in corporate law from Columbia University, reports a surge in inquiries about clawback clauses. “The Americanas case has shed light on a topic that was previously obscure and rarely discussed outside confidential settings,” he said.
Click here and read the article on Valor International.
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Mattos Filho appoints eight partners
Érika de Siqueira Seddon, José Daniel Gatti Vergna, Henrique Ferreira Antunes, Thaís Gasparian Moraes, Tomás Machado de Oliveira, Paula Camara Baptista de Oliveira, Raphael Saraiva and Henrique Lago da Silveira join the partnership today.
Click here and read the article on Latin Lawyer.
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