About

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With broad experience in labor advisory, judicial and administrative litigation, our Labor and Social Security team advises national and international clients from the most diverse sizes and industry sectors in an agile, technical, and precise manner.

Our advisory work has a preventive approach to assisting our clients from the pre-contractual phase until the termination of employment and service-providing relationships. We guide every aspect of labor and social security legislation offering the best strategies given the specific needs of each client. Our team also assists our clients in their relationship with unions, including participating in collective negotiations. In the Immigration area, our practice encompasses strategies for global mobility. In the labor litigation department, our team works on relevant and complex individual and collective claims and represents our clients in discussions on the most varied topics before the Ministry of Labor Prosecution and the labor inspection authorities. We also have extensive experience in administrative proceedings and lawsuits related to social security inspections performed by the Brazilian Federal Revenue. In what regards private/complementary pension, we act in the creation of plans and procedures with PREVIC (Brazilian National Private Pension Superintendence), such as pension plans settlement, sponsorship withdrawal, transfer of plan management between involved entities, etc.

Chambers Review

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Labour & Employment: The Elite - Brazil

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

TozziniFreire Advogados is an established full-service firm with a lengthy track record representing major players from the automotive, engineering and technology sectors. The team offers strong expertise to assist with labour mandates arising from corporate restructuring including mass dismissal issues. The firm is experienced acting on non-contentious cases involving employment benefits and preventive advice. It is additionally sought after by clients to handle overtime claims and workplace safety, and negotiate high-profile matters with labour unions.

Work Highlights

  • TozziniFreire represented Bridgestone in a labour dispute brought by a former employee who alleged that his salary and benefits were unlawfully reduced.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Mihoko Sirley Kimura
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Mihoko Sirley Kimura
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Senior Statespeople

Renowned senior statesperson Mihoko Sirley Kimura has extensive experience in creating strategies for hiring and compensating professionals. She is well recognised in the labour and social security field, having developed a leading practice providing companies the full range of assistance in relation to workplace law issues.

She is a complete lawyer, with her impeccable posture, human touch, and knowledge. There's no room for improvement; Mihoko is simply perfect.

I have great respect for her. Mihoko has the gift of efficiency and assertiveness.

Mihoko Sirley Kimura is a highly qualified lawyer with whom I had the privilege of working for many years. She has our utmost admiration.

Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso
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Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso
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Band 2

Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso is experienced handling labour issues arising from high-profile corporate restructuring. He is experienced representing players from the automotive, engineering and sports sectors.

Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso has become more than a partner, he is my mentor on legal matters and an advisor on the most critical topics of people management, compliance, labor legislation and HR projects.

Alexandre is extremely polite, thoughtful and emotional intelligent, bringing a sense of ease to the resolution of our labour matters.

He is an outstanding labour litigation attorney. Alexandre is a key figure and has exceptional legal expertise, professionalism and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Alexandre combines high technical expertise with an approachable partnership style. He is very open to strategic suggestions from clients and is an active listener.

Fernanda Pimentel
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Fernanda Pimentel
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Band 4

Partner Fernanda Pimentel displays a noteworthy track record handling labour mandates.

She is an excellent partner, who demonstrates confidence and professional maturity. Fernanda assists our business offering a personalised service.

Fernanda Pimentel provides high-quality legal support for our company's most complex cases, with extensive technical knowledge and solutions for highly complex labour law cases.

I'm a fan of Fernanda Pimentel. She is a thoughtful and experienced partner.

Gabriela Lima
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Gabriela Lima
4
Band 4

Partner Gabriela Lima is sought after for her knowledge and practical advice in labour matters.

Gabriela stands out for her constant support, her openness in discussing issues and offering clarifications, which has helped us immensely as we navigate the many challenges we have been facing

Gabriela Lima is highly knowledgeable, proactive and supportive, providing clear guidance and demonstrating strong expertise.

Gabriela Lima is an exceptional labour lawyer with a keen understanding of employment law and a strong dedication to her clients. She always exceeds my expectations with her professionalism, expertise and commitment.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil

Labour & Employment: The Elite

Mihoko Sirley Kimura
S
Mihoko Sirley Kimura
S
Senior Statespeople
Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso
2
Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso
2
Band 2
Fernanda Pimentel
4
Fernanda Pimentel
4
Band 4
Gabriela Lima
4
Gabriela Lima
4
Band 4

Members

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Caio Taniguchi

Fernanda Bianco Pimentel

Gabriela Lima

Leonardo Augusto Padilha Bertanha

Maurício de Carvalho Góes