Simões Ribeiro celebrates 2 years!

On April 12, 2025, we celebrate two years of Simões Ribeiro, Bernardini e Furiati Advogados’ trajectory.

Throughout this period, we have dedicated ourselves with commitment and seriousness to building solid institutional relationships, strengthening our clients' reputations and delivering strategic legal solutions.
None of this would be possible without the trust of our clients, the partnership of professionals and organizations that walk alongside us, and the talent of each person who is part of our team.

To everyone who is part of this story, our many thanks.

We remain firm in our purpose and certain that there is still a lot to build.

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Complementary Law No. 236, published on September 4, 2026, introduced significant changes to the National Tax Code (CTN), especially regarding penalties arising from non-compliance with principal and accessory tax obligations. Among the new provisions, the establishment of... stands out.

TST (Superior Labor Court) relaxes territorial jurisdiction rule and expands forum for labor lawsuits.

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The Board of Trustees approves the distribution of R$ 13 billion from FGTS profits: Transfer will take place in August.

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Disregarding corporate personality: Supreme Court reaffirms the jurisdiction of bankruptcy courts in holding partners liable for labor debts.

The Regional Labor Court of the 2nd Region (São Paulo) overturned a decision that had held a former partner liable for the payment of approximately R$30,000 in unpaid wages owed by a bankrupt company. The change occurred after Justice Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court (STF)...

Brazilian Supreme Court and "Pejotização" (the practice of hiring workers as independent contractors to avoid labor laws): Minister Gilmar Mendes orders the suspension of labor lawsuits.

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Outsourcing: Minister Gilmar Mendes Orders the Resumption of Suspended Cases Nationwide

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