Biography

Mr. Freire leads the firm’s Labor Law team, bringing extensive expertise in labor matters related to M&A operations, IPOs, international personnel transfers, and general litigation. He specializes in expatriate employee regularization, executive compensation, structuring stock options, internal policies, incentive plans (long and short terms), and profit-sharing schemes. Mr. Freire also assists companies with cross-border employee transfers, both inbound and outbound, ensuring smooth transitions.

His expertise extends to developing effective compliance programs, conducting investigations, and drafting policies on ethics, employee conduct, and sexual harassment. He is also skilled in crafting “use of work tools” policies and delivering employee training. Mr. Freire’s litigation experience includes defending employers in labor courts and before government agencies like the Ministry of Labor and Public Attorney Office for labor matters and employee unions.

Mr. Freire brings clients a rare blend of in-depth experience in labor litigation, advisory services, and distinguished academic expertise. His deep understanding of the Brazilian legal system makes him a trusted advisor on complex and strategic matters.

Practice Areas

• Labor 

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Rio de Janeiro State University (UERJ)

• Postgraduate Specialisation in Labor Law and Procedure, with an emphasis on Business Law and Collective Labor Law

• Postgraduate Specialisations in Social Security Law, Trade Union Negotiations and Calculation of Employment Entitlements

Licenses

• Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Pernambuco and Espírito Santo Chapters

Languages

Portuguese, English, and Italian.

Awards and Nominations

Chambers and Partners, Legal 500 and Análise Advocacia.