Our Expert Contributors

Christa is a Copywriter at Employsome with 17 years of professional writing experience across global brands, startups, and online publications. A native English-Finnish writer, she brings strong editorial skills and a versatile background in business, SaaS, and finance. At Employsome, Christa focuses on clear, practical content about HR, payroll, and Employer of Record topics.

Courtney Pocock is a Copywriter at Employsome with 15+ years of experience writing for the HR, corporate, and financial sectors. She has a strong interest in global business expansion and Employer of Record / PEO topics, focusing on news that matters to business owners and decision-makers. Courtney covers industry updates, regulatory changes, and practical guides to help leaders navigate international hiring with confidence. Connect with Courtney on LinkedIn.

Dane Cobain is a Copywriter at Employsome and an accomplished author whose work spans fiction, non-fiction, and professional writing. Over the past decade, he has built a strong track record creating straightforward content for the HR, payroll, and corporate sectors. Dane brings a storyteller’s eye to the evolving world of global employment, with a particular focus on Employer of Record and PEO models. His articles explore industry trends and dedicated Best Of Guides when managing an international workforce.

Specialisation: Brazilian Labour & Employment Law, Executive Compensation, Employer of Record (EOR) Compliance   Drielle Mariah Amate Matta is a partner in the Labour and Employment practice at Montgomery, a Sao Paulo-based law firm that advises multinational companies doing business in Brazil. She specialises in individual and collective labour law, executive compensation, labour advisory, and labour litigation, with a particular focus on helping international companies navigate Brazilian employment structures.   At Employsome, Drielle contributes expert legal analysis on Brazilian employment law, Employer of Record compliance, and labour litigation risks to help international companies make informed decisions about building teams in Brazil.

Specialisation: Brazilian Corporate & Employment Law, Cross-Border Hiring, Employer of Record (EOR) Compliance   Neil Montgomery is the founding and managing partner of Montgomery, a Sao Paulo-based law firm that advises multinational companies doing business in Brazil and Brazilian companies expanding abroad. He is a dual national (British/Brazilian) and one of the few practitioners in Brazil to combine deep employment law expertise with broad corporate, M&A, and international trade experience.   At Employsome, Neil contributes expert legal analysis on Brazilian employment law, EOR compliance risks, and cross-border hiring structures to help international companies make informed decisions about building teams in Brazil.