Mr Renato Canizares > Demarest Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Demarest Advogados Offices

AV PEDROSO DE MORAES 1201
SÃO PAULO, SP 05419-001
Brazil
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Mr Renato Canizares

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
(Leading partners)‘Technically daring’ in the labour and employment law space, Demarest Advogados is a popular choice for large domestic and multinational companies seeking advice and representation in sensitive matters, including issues relating to sexual harassment, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The practice is well versed in large-scale collective agreements, labour lawsuits and civil proceedings before the Labour Public Prosecution Office. Cassia Pizzotti is the first port of call for complex class actions and investigations before the Labour Prosecution Office. Pizzotti jointly oversees the practice alongside Renato Canizares, who has a strong background in individual and collective labour matters. Eduardo Alcantara is a key contact for clients in the retail, energy, consumer goods and technology sectors, while Stella Castro is especially sought after by companies from the banking, construction, energy and technology segments.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Compliance
- Corporate and M&A: High-end
- Tax > Customs
- Insurance
- International trade
- Labour and employment
- Venture capital
- Corporate and M&A: Mid-market
- Tax > Tax litigation
- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Commercial, corporate and M&A
Firm Rankings
- Capital markets
- Competition and antitrust
- Environment
- Public law
- Tax > Tax advisory
- Tax > Tax litigation
- TMT: Telecoms
- Banking and finance
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation
- Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy)
- Intellectual property
- Energy and natural resources > Mining
- Projects and infrastructure
- Real estate
- Restructuring and insolvency
- TMT: Cybersecurity and data privacy
- Transport: Aviation
- White-collar crime and investigations
- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
- Energy and natural resources > Hydrocarbons
- Life sciences
- TMT: Tech, innovation and digital business
- Venture capital