General Business Law

Rui Valente holds a prominent role as head of Garrigues' Portuguese employment law team. He advises on collective redundancies and defends companies in class actions brought in relation to unpaid wages. He also advises on the employment law considerations arising from corporate restructurings.

Tomás Pessanha leads major corporate mandates, including the establishment of transatlantic joint ventures and company restructurings. He also acts for companies investing as limited partners in private equity funds.

"He always offers out-of-the-box solutions."

António Pedro Braga has experience in the tax structuring of real estate development projects and corporate mergers and acquisitions. He also handles contentious tax assessments.

"António Pedro Braga is a very experienced and competent lawyer with excellent knowledge of tax law."

João Soares Almeida is recognised as a key member of Garrigues' employment law team in Porto. He handles varied employment law mandates, including collective dismissals, payment disputes and complex corporate restructuring processes.

"He is an excellent professional who is always available to help the client."

Manuel Liberal Jerónimo is recognised for his solid offering in corporate transactions. He provides assistance with share acquisitions and restructuring mandates and has a good knowledge of the real estate sector.

"Manuel Liberal Jerónimo is an extremely competent lawyer with knowledge of commercial and corporate law."

André Gualter de Vasconcellos handles commercial litigation, including in relation to contractual breaches and real estate issues.

André de Oliveira Correia supports the firm's key partners in diverse employment law mandates, including workforce restructurings and lay-offs.