Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
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Chambers Review
Cuatrecasas has an experienced team providing comprehensive advice on labour law issues related to M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The law firm also advises on termination of employment, disciplinary actions, collective bargaining agreements and lay-off procedures. Cuatrecasas further represents clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including disputes around dismissals. Its clients are present in a broad range of sectors including retail, finance and logistics.
Work Highlights
- Cuatrecasas assisted DHL Group with the execution of remote work agreements, as well as in the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cuatrecasas has a very strong team with a broad skill set across different disciplines that approach problems from various perspectives. This multidisciplinary approach enhances problem-solving capabilities."
"The team is very technically well prepared, they have in-depth knowledge of the topics they deal with."
"They always respond in a timely manner and with high levels of service."
"Cuatrecasas has a very strong team with a broad skill set across different disciplines that approach problems from various perspectives. This multidisciplinary approach enhances problem-solving capabilities."
"The team is very technically well prepared, they have in-depth knowledge of the topics they deal with."
"They always respond in a timely manner and with high levels of service."
Notable Practitioners
Rui Vaz Pereira advances in the rankings this year following strong client feedback and a wealth of market recognition. He has experience on social security matters, collective bargaining agreements and restructuring. He offers further assistance with employment-related litigation and disciplinary proceedings.
"Rui Vaz Pereira creates an excellent relationship with the client without ever ceasing to be professional. He positions himself as a partner of the clients and is concerned with finding the best solutions to their concerns, supported by very solid technical knowledge."
"Rui knows how to put things in perspective to respect the legal framework along with the best commercial interest."
Inês Pinheiro's work portfolio ranges from compliance support and the implementation of remote working and flexible working time policies to disciplinary procedures, restructuring and employment-related litigation.
"She is an exceptional professional with in-depth knowledge of Portuguese labour legislation. Her expertise in labour relations allows her to provide valuable and practical advice, which is most relevant when we need to make management and business decisions."
Angela Afonso joins the rankings this year, owing to promising client feedback and growing recognition in the market. She advises on employment litigation and disciplinary proceedings, and assists clients with the incorporation of workplace policies.
"Ângela Afonso is an extraordinary lawyer, with great focus and availability. She has a detailed approach and permanent concern with business knowledge."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cuatrecasas
Portugal
Members
Provided by Cuatrecasas
Alexandra Sequeira
Cristina Romariz
Liliana Almeida Moura
Head of Department
Sandra Silveira