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Demarest Advogados Offices

Demarest Advogados
AV PEDROSO DE MORAES 1201
SÃO PAULO, SP 05419-001
Brazil
Visit website 55 11 3356 1800 55 11 3356 1700

Mr Renato Canizares

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+55 11 3356 2173 rcanizares@demarest.com.br View profile

Work Department

Labor Consulting

Position

Partner

Career

Partner of Demarest’s Labor Consulting area, Renato Canizares holds an MBA in Business Administration and Management from FGV and a specialization in Labor Law and Social Security from PUC-SP. He actively advises on individual and collective labor issues, as well as on matters related to immigration, especially those involving foreign work in Brazil and the admission of Brazilian employees abroad. Among his main clients are local and multinational companies in the telecommunications, automotive, media and services sectors. Renato is recognized by the main national and international legal publications, such as Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, Análise Advocacia 500, Latin Lawyer 250, Leaders League and Who’s Who Legal.

Languages

Portuguese, English and Spanish

Education

  • MBA in Business Management from Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV-SP), São Paulo, Brazil (2015)
  • Specialization in Labor Law and Social Security from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), São Paulo, Brazil (2006)
  • Bachelor of Laws from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, São Paulo, Brazil (2002)

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Labour and employment

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Renato Canizares – Demarest Advogados

Praised for its ‘technical skill‘ and ‘up-to-date knowledge’,  Demarest Advogados‘ labour practice acts for an impressive roster of domestic and multinational clients operating in a range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and agribusiness. With strong credentials in both non-contentious and litigation matters, the practice is highly regarded for its work in collective bargaining, mass terminations, labour investigations and strategic lawsuits, including cases before the Labour Public Prosecution Office and public civil actions. Widely recommended by clients and peers alike, Cássia Fernanda Pizzotti is a strong performer in individual and collective labour matters. Pizzotti oversees the team with Renato Canizares, a key contact for start-ups. Other noteworthy individuals include Eduardo Alcantara, who assists companies from the retail, energy, consumer goods and technology segments in labour lawsuits, Maurício Levy, who also focuses on employment litigation, and Stella Castro, who joined from Pessoa Advogados in July 2022.

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