Mr Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso > TozziniFreire Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

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

Labor, Litigation Management , Automotive

Position

Partner

Career

Partner in the Labor practice group at TozziniFreire, Alexandre has extensive experience in assisting employers in preventive counseling, including global employment, labor compliance, data privacy and social media, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, compensation and benefits. He also represents companies in negotiations with unions. A relevant portion of Alexandre´s practice involves the defense of employers in wrongful termination conflicts, executive employment contracts disputes and in public civil actions filed by the Public Prosecutor´s Office.

Languages

English and Spanish.

Memberships

  • Holder of the Chair No. 37 of APDT (São Paulo Labor Law Academy).
  • Member of AASP (São Paulo Lawyers Association).
  • Member of IASP (Institute of Lawyers of São Paulo).
  • Professor in the graduate and postgraduate programs at Universidade São Judas Tadeu.

Education

  • Studied at the Academy of American and International Law of The Center for American and International Law, USA, 2006.
  • Doctor’s degree in Labor Law from the Law School of USP (Universidade de São Paulo), 2003.
  • Master’s degree in Labor Law from the Law School of USP, 1999.
  • Graduate of the Law School of USP, 1996.

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > Labour and employment

(Leading individuals)

Alexandre de Almeida Cardoso – TozziniFreire Advogados

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.