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Provided by Soto Frugis Advogados
Launched in 2019, in a few years Soto Frugis Advogados has stablished itself as a leading labour and employment practice in Brazil. Our firm is a boutique composed by renowned and experienced lawyers, focused on the needs of each client through customized services that offer the best available solution: advisory, litigation, compliance investigations, human resources advisory and collective and union issues.
Our partners combine a solid academic background with a deep professional experience in their field. They are leading practitioners in the market, some of them with 30 years of practice and able to handle all kinds of matters related to labour and employment law, specially related to highly complex cases and relevant and sensitive projects to clients.
The team is composed by lawyers who have worked as partners at renowned full-service firms and as in-house counsels of industries from various sectors, which gives them a broader understanding of business matters in addition to their deep legal knowledge.
Soto Frugis represents clients in a broad range of sectors, such as energy (oil & gas companies and solar energy), telecommunications, IT, toll road operators, automotive, food & beverages, chemical, agribusiness, packing, pharmaceutical, banking, automotive, among others.
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Soto Frugis Advogados possesses a dynamic department advising on overtime, recognition of employment bonds and harassment claims. The team is experienced in representing players from the beverages, technology and telecommunications sectors with both consultancy and contentious issues. It is also equipped to conduct internal investigations and due diligence as well as the management of labour litigation portfolios.
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PM2 advised SNEA on collective bargaining negotiations with eleven unions and federations representing airline and aeronautical workers.
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We rate Soto Frugis Advogados' ability to handle complex and sophisticated cases as excellent. The technical expertise of the partners and team is unquestionable, providing confidence and thorough analysis. The team has demonstrated a level of knowledge and technical capability that we consider top‑notch.
Soto Frugis Advogados demonstrate excellent technical capacity, in-depth knowledge of labour law and the ability to find effective solutions.
Soto Frugis' work as our employment adviser has been outstanding. The team delivers work of exceptionally high quality, while remaining flexible and always adapting to the client’s needs. They consistently fulfil their commitments with great success — I trust their judgement completely.
Soto Frugis Advogados stands out for its consistent delivery in labour litigation, operating with a high level of technical expertise and a strategic vision aligned with the company's objectives.
Soto Frugis Advogados has won more lawsuits than other firms that have worked for us, which reflects more careful work. They have a very good team, with lawyers who are always on top of their tasks and a partner who stays fully up to date with everything.
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Eduardo Soto is experienced handling recognition of employment bond claims, harassment and compliance investigations. Additional capabilities include advising on class actions and management of litigation portfolios.
Eduardo Soto is an outstanding partner who has in-depth knowledge of labour law. He always offers alternatives and has a holistic vision of our matters.
Eduardo Soto is an strategic labour advisor to whom I entrust the most relevant and confidential matters of the company I work for.
Eduardo Soto is an exceptional partner who reliably supports our company in our decision-making.
Antonio has technical knowledge, availability and a strong presence in the cases he handles.
Antonio Frugis is a very meticulous, objective, intelligent and precise partner.
He has in-depth knowledge, always offers alternatives and has a holistic vision. Antonio is outstanding.
Leonardo Pardini is an up-and-coming partner complimented by clients and market commentators for his experience and skills handling labour litigation and court hearings.
Leonardo combines in-depth knowledge with a high partnership posture, making him, by far, the best lawyer to work with.
An excellent lawyer with extensive knowledge of labour law, especially strategic litigation matters. Leonardo acts quickly and offers practical solutions to complex cases.
Leonardo Pardini is a highly technical partner, who is constantly updated and committed to providing the best paths for decision-making.
Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded
Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded
Labour & Employment: Highly Regarded
Provided by Soto Frugis Advogados
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