Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
Contact number
+351 21 382 1200Chambers Review
Garrigues has a well-reputed team based between Lisbon and Porto that offers experience in collective dismissals and labour litigation mandates including around payment issues. The law firm also offers advice on restructuring, collective bargaining agreements and transfer of undertakings, with a highly active team in employment issues related to M&A transactions. Garrigues regularly assists multinational companies in the technology, energy and automotive sectors. The law firm earns a higher spot in the rankings this year owing to its formidable breadth of resources and enthusiastic client feedback.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues acted for Mahle Group on multiple court proceedings against the company regarding shift allowance payment.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Regardless of the type of labour issues, there is always someone available and prepared to provide the clarifications and assistance we need. The advice is always very well supported by legislation and jurisprudence, and in a completely timely manner in compliance with the defined deadlines."
"One of the things we appreciate is that we can get full support; they understand our people, our business and our problems. They know our product and our needs and they adapt the solution to the specific problems and clients with their profound knowledge of the law."
"The team provides very sound advice on complex matters, alerting us on new legal developments that could have an impact on business decisions. The team properly assesses and shares potential risks of different scenarios."
"I have a very favourable impression of the team, which is highly recommendable."
"Regardless of the type of labour issues, there is always someone available and prepared to provide the clarifications and assistance we need. The advice is always very well supported by legislation and jurisprudence, and in a completely timely manner in compliance with the defined deadlines."
"One of the things we appreciate is that we can get full support; they understand our people, our business and our problems. They know our product and our needs and they adapt the solution to the specific problems and clients with their profound knowledge of the law."
"The team provides very sound advice on complex matters, alerting us on new legal developments that could have an impact on business decisions. The team properly assesses and shares potential risks of different scenarios."
"I have a very favourable impression of the team, which is highly recommendable."
Notable Practitioners
Rui Valente has a broad practice that includes termination of contracts, restructurings and collective dismissals. He is also proficient in handling employment-related disputes and the employment law aspects of transactions.
"In a context of legal uncertainty, Rui provided very sound advice in order to allow the company to take a proper decision. He responds to all our challenges in a very professional and sound way."
"Rui Valente is an excellent negotiator."
João Soares Almeida has a solid presence in employment matters relating to collective bargaining agreements and TUPE procedures. He also assists companies with social security matters, with an evolving and multinational client portfolio.