Mr Andre Fittipaldi > TozziniFreire Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

TozziniFreire Advogados
R. BORGES LAGOA 1328
SAO PAULO, SP
CEP 04038-904
Brazil

Work Department

Labor, Construction

Position

Partner

Career

Partner in the Labor and Social Security practice group at TozziniFreire, André has broad experience in collective bargaining negotiations, legal audits and due diligence, collective litigation, inspections by labor authorities, as well as preparatory procedures and civil investigations instituted by the Regional Labor Prosecutor’s Office. He is also a specialist in the social security field and has great expertise in assisting clients in risk analysis of compensation plans, creation of profit sharing plans, stock options and other forms of remuneration, as well as labor health and safety related matters.

Languages

English.

Memberships

  • Counsel of SINSA (Union of Lawyers Associations of the States of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), 2019-2022.

Education

  • Specialized degree in Social Security Law from EPD (Escola Paulista de Direito), 2009.
  • Specialized degree in Business Management from Business School São Paulo, 2009.
  • Specialized degree in Labor Law from PUC-SP (Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo), 2006.
  • Graduate of the Law School of UNIP (Universidade Paulista), 2002.

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Labour and employment

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.