Department profile
CS'Associados

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


CS'Associados

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About

Provided by CS'Associados

The CS'Associados Labour team has solid experience in providing legal services, both in consultancy and in litigation, on all employment-related aspects (individual and collective), such as employee recruitment in all its different forms, the management of individual employment contracts, drafting of internal regulations, assistance in the drafting and implementation of retirement and health plans, restructuring and transfers of undertaking, termination of employment contracts (including individual and collective dismissals), negotiating collective bargaining agreements and providing suppor in social security matters.

The team’s multidisciplinary nature ensures a full and continuous monitoring of human resource management by means of legal advice provided both through day-to-day legal assistance, preparation of highly complex legal opinions and providing support in the resolution of labour conflicts, including the monitoring of lawsuits. Clients of the Labour practice area include companies, private and public, from various service and industry sectors, as well as foundations and public corporate entities.

Chambers Review

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Employment - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CS'Associados is an active domestic firm with a compact and specialised team offering assistance across the full range of employment mandates, including advice on the employment aspects of transactions and on contract terminations, as well as advising on pensions. The law firm also handles a range of employment-related litigation, including collective bargaining disputes.

Strengths

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  • CS'Associados offers strong knowledge of industry hot topics in the market and the ability to use its expertise in a targeted way for its client.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • CS'Associados has in-depth knowledge of labour laws, extensive experience and a client-focused approach.

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  • CS'Associados maintains high standards of quality and technical rigour, ensuring that each legal delivery is carefully reviewed and aligned with best practices. Its service is personalised and client oriented, focusing on a deep understanding of our needs and objectives.

    Employment respondentEurope
  • It has excellent know-how and experience in handling complex issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Pedro Furtado Martins
    Band 1Pedro Furtado Martins

    Pedro Furtado Martins

    Pedro Furtado Martins garners particular praise for his expertise in collective labour matters, post-M&A employment advice and restructuring implementation.
    • Pedro Furtado Martins is an exceptional lawyer who inspires great confidence.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Pedro Furtado Martins has excellent analytical and response skills.

      Employment respondentEurope
    • Pedro Furtado Martins demonstrates a deep understanding of labour law. He stays up-to-date on legislative and jurisprudential changes, ensuring accurate advice aligned with the latest practices.

      Employment respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at CS'Associados (1)

Portugal

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