Described by clients as ‘one of the most qualified labour teams in the country’, TozziniFreire Advogados is regarded for its expertise in both contentious and non-contentious labour matters. The team frequently acts in sensitive dismissals involving C-level executives, strategic lawsuits and in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with unions. The group is also well placed to assist mandates concerning outsourcing and internal labour audits. Its diverse client portfolio features domestic and international heavyweights from a variety of industries, namely consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, financial services and IT. Leading the department, Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso has vast experience in acting for employers in disputes involving wrongful termination, executives' employment contracts and labour unions. Andre Fittipaldi offers expertise in social security issues, while Gabriela Lima specialises in non-contentious mandates, including hiring and compensation structures, which is also an area of focus for Mihoko Kimura. Fernanda Bianco Pimentel is recommended for litigation and negotiations with unions. Leonardo Augusto Padilha Bertanha is also a key name for collective bargaining, legal audits and due diligence.

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‘They are very responsive and client-friendly, and are good at risk assessment--they don't just give you what the book says. They are cost-effective as well.’
‘Gabriela Lima and Mihoko Kimura are outstanding in their advice and counsel. Alexandre Cardoso and his team are excellent in litigation.’
‘Certainly one of the most qualified labour teams in the country. The ability to combine the treatment of ordinary demands with extraordinary issues, and the multidisciplinary structure of the law firm allows it to have a leading position in this sphere. In addition to dealing with individual demands, Tozzini is also able to support collective, pension and executive-related matters.’
‘Fernanda Bianco Pimentel certainly stands out at Tozzini. She has an extraordinary ability to understand the details and individual demands of the client. More than that, she is able to play a role that goes beyond what is expected of a lawyer, her great availability and experience allow her to deal with highly complex issues with an ease and unusual clarity for the type of situation. Her resolution mentality sets her apart from her peers at other law firms. She is very clear about the limits that the law itself places on clients, and knows how to allocate risk.'
'TozziniFreire Advogados is a firm with excellent service for companies. Its diverse teams make it a complete firm prepared to support all the needs of a large company.'
'Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso has a strategic business vision that provides all the information, analyses and risk indications to prepare clients for their most relevant decisions.'
'The firm provides an excellent service in labour litigation, such as public civil actions, collective actions and matters involving unions and the Public Ministry of Labour. The qualified team transmits security and presents excellent results.'
'Alexandre Almeida Cardoso and Fernanda Bianco Pimentel stand out for the quality of their services, availability and excellent results, with a high number of favourable decisions for the company, due to their excellent work in conducting litigation.'