TozziniFreire Advogados

Specialising in business law, TozziniFreire Advogados‘ Campinas office manages a varied workload, which features dispute resolution, corporate and M&A, and labour matters, among other. With a wide scope of expertise, the team is equipped to handle high-value and complex matters, often involving multinational companies and international jurisdictions. The group’s expanding client base consists of businesses from a range of sectors, such as agribusiness, automotive, and cosmetics. Aloisio Carneiro da Cunha Menegazzo, who co-leads the branch, concentrates on corporate law and M&A, often advising on contract negotiations, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Alongside Menegazzo, André Barabino co-heads the team and is an expert in contentious matters, including cases heard before the regional, state, and superior courts. On the labour front, office co-head Leonardo Augusto Padilha Bertanha focuses on collective bargaining negotiations, internal investigations, audits, and due diligence. Associate Marina Silva Caramuru stands out for her experience in judicial and administrative litigation.

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Testimonials

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'The firm operates nationally and has extremely experienced partners available to work together across different areas, which generates enormous confidence in decision-making.'
'The firm operates with a level of excellence above the market. Its lawyers and partners are extremely accessible, providing support focused on the best legal solution, taking into account the objectives of the business area.'
'André Barabino and Marina Silva Caramuru stand out for their fast and assertive reports, high technical capacity, and exceptional client service.'
'The firm differentiates itself by the direct and personal involvement of its partners. Care is always taken to understand the cases and serve the client according to their needs.'
'Leonardo Augusto Padilha Bertanha is very assertive, and always attentive to details, including thinking about the client's business.'
'The firm investigates and gathers diverse information to prepare the best defence thesis and has been successful in labour claims.'

Key clients

Propz Tecnologia da Informação
KSB
Serra Azul Fundo de Investimento em Participações
Marilan Alimentos
CHR. Hansen Indústria e Comércio
B&F Dias Indústria e Comércio
Aliança Agrícola do Cerrado
A L. S. Starrett
Haver & Boecker Latinoamericana Máquinas
Greenbrier Maxion
Amsted-Maxion
BBC Boulevard Business Incorporações e Construções SPE
Iguatemi
CIMED Indústria de Medicamentos
Colep do Brasil Participações
Helix Sementes
Tetra Pak
GEVISA

Work highlights

Represented KSB Brasil in a labour lawsuit requesting moral and material damages, medical insurance and life insurance.
Acted for Doosan Infracore South America Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas in a labour claim filed by a former employee.
Assisted CHR Hansen Indústria e Comércio with an internal investigation prompted by credit card misuse.