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Andersen

Employment

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Andersen

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Employment - Portugal

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Andersen is well placed to assist domestic and international clients with both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The law firm is seasoned in handling mandates such as collective dismissals, post-termination disputes and disciplinary procedures, as well as workplace policies and employment contract structuring. The practice advises notable clients across a wide range of sectors, including media, technology, aviation and healthcare.

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Work Highlights

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  • Andersen represented Uber Eats in employment litigation involving over 100 lawsuits brought by platform riders on the recognition of employment status.

Strengths

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  • Andersen's department has an extraordinary team. Its lawyers are available and find solutions to all the questions we ask, combining enormous technical quality with practical experience.

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  • Andersen is distinguished for its proximity and engagement with the client, its technical capacity and response times.

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  • Andersen offers seriousness, expertise, industry knowledge and a solution-oriented approach.

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  • Andersen demonstrates speed and availability, always remaining contactable and responding quickly.

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  • The firm's profound knowledge and its practical and proactive approach to resolving the issues transform complex problems into effective solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Joana de Sá
    Joana de Sá

    Joana de Sá

    Joana de Sá is experienced in advising clients on collective dismissal and restructuring. She also handles the termination and negotiation of employment contracts and employment disputes.

    • Joana de Sá always strives to provide comprehensive answers and solutions to the issues at hand in almost record time.

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    • Joana de Sá is very close to her clients, with a very client-focused way of thinking and an extremely result-oriented approach.

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    • She is a very experienced lawyer with a great sense of practicality.

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    • She has the highest level of sophistication and the ability to address very complex situations in a personalised, client-oriented fashion.

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    • She has a good strategic approach to the issues presented by the client, with good client relationships and focus.

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  • José Mota Soares
    José Mota Soares

    José Mota Soares

    José Mota Soares regularly advises on matters such as restructuring processes, collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals, disciplinary procedures and labour litigation. He also acts for clients in trade union negotiations and advises on several cross-border matters.

    • José Mota Soares has outstanding communication and negotiation skills, empathy and is always available to handle requests with excellence.

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    • José Mota Soares's service stands out for its excellence and attention to detail.

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  • Tiago Piló
    Tiago Piló

    Tiago Piló

    Tiago Piló is experienced in dealing with collective redundancy procedures as well as providing support with employment law in relation to M&A transactions and the restructuring of the workforce.

    • Tiago Piló's talent and vast experience are a huge added value.

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