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Cuatrecasas

Employment

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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A highly experienced team in all areas of human resources and labor relations planning, with in-depth knowledge of our clients’ businesses.

We advise on all the legal aspects of the strategic planning of human resources and labor relations. This includes preparing all types of policies (remuneration, internal and hiring policies), managing restructurings and making working conditions flexible. We design and implement remote working and digital disconnection policies, and we advise on how to make the most of and optimize equality and diversity. We are experts in managing labor disputes, as well as in representing our clients in labor inspections, and assisting them in collective disputes and court proceedings.

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Employment - Portugal

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas assisted DHL with judicial proceedings before the Constitutional Court regarding disciplinary actions.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas is distinguished by its availability, friendliness and speed.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas' team is composed of partners of great trust due to their technical capacity and deep knowledge of the client.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas stands out for its availability and understanding of the business and market. It has a legal knowledge adapted to organisational realities, offering pragmatic advice in decision-making and clear communication and empathy.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • The team has in-depth knowledge of the topics and strives to communicate them in a simplified way.

    Employment respondentEurope

  • Cuatrecasas adds immense value, as everything requested of them is answered promptly and with excellent quality.

    Employment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Rui Vaz Pereira
    Rui Vaz Pereira

    Rui Vaz Pereira

    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 Vaz Pereira knows employment law like the back of his hand. He is very calm and close to his clients.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Rui Vaz Pereira is quickly able to provide solid legal opinions. He also builds good relationships with his clients and inspires confidence in the work.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Rui Vaz Pereira has remarkable technical knowledge. He is very consensual and conciliatory, even in situations of great pressure, and manages to achieve the agreed objectives.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • Rui is an adviser that brings a high level of comfort and knowledge to the decision-making process.

      Employment respondentEurope

    • He has a constant commitment to his work, to his client and to his partners. He is a natural leader.

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  • Inês Pinheiro
    Inês Pinheiro

    Inês Pinheiro

    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 offers quick responses, attention to detail tailored to the client's needs, a practical vision adapted to the business world and flexibility.

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  • Ângela Afonso
    Ângela Afonso

    Ângela Afonso

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

    • Ângela Afonso possesses the great availability, empathy, interest, legal and organisational knowledge, and the ability to simplify complex situations.

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