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Employment - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas has an experienced team providing comprehensive advice on labour law issues related to M&A transactions and corporate restructurings. The 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

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  • Cuatrecasas advised Merck on general employment and social security mandates, including employment contracts and disciplinary proceedings.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rui Vaz Pereira
3
Rui Vaz Pereira
Head of Employment
3
Band 3

Rui Vaz Pereira has experience in social security matters, collective bargaining agreements and restructuring. He offers further assistance with employment-related litigation and disciplinary proceedings.

Rui is always very available and accessible, and conveys confidence because he dominates matters. He can always see the client's perspective and provides the best advice.

Rui Vaz Pereira shows a high level of knowledge and a high level of sensitivity when dealing with complex issues.

Inês Pinheiro
4
Inês Pinheiro
4
Band 4

Inês Pinheiro's work portfolio ranges from compliance support to the implementation of collective bargaining agreements and restructuring. She also handles employment-related litigation.

Inês Pinheiro has in-depth knowledge of Portuguese labour law, and she has a lot of experience which is very helpful, specially when dealing with unions and complex HR issues.

Angela Afonso
Angela Afonso
Associates to watch

Ângela Afonso advises on employment litigation and disciplinary proceedings, and assists clients with the incorporation of workplace policies.

She is very focused, hardworking, reliable and efficient.

She is extremely competent and attentive to details. She always has a pragmatic notion of business and its impact on management decisions, along with incredible availability and empathy.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Portugal

Employment

Rui Vaz Pereira
3
Rui Vaz Pereira
Head of Employment
3
Band 3
Inês Pinheiro
4
Inês Pinheiro
4
Band 4
Ângela Afonso
Ângela Afonso
Associates to watch

Members

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Alexandra Sequeira

Cristina Romariz

Liliana Almeida Moura

Rui Vaz Pereira

Rui Vaz Pereira

Head of Department

Sandra Silveira