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PLMJ

Employment

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PLMJ's mission is to help companies become leading employers in the Portuguese and international markets.

The employment team is particularly dedicated to providing legal advice to companies. This advice covers the most critical areas, including collective labour relations, compensation and benefits, restructuring, employment litigation, disciplinary investigations and settlements.

Because we have long-standing relationships with our clients, we have in-depth knowledge of their organisations, the sectors in which they operate and the challenges they face. Our mission is to help companies become leading employers in the Portuguese and international markets.

The employment team is particularly dedicated to providing legal advice to companies. This advice covers the most critical areas, including collective labour relations, compensation and benefits, restructuring, employment litigation, disciplinary investigations and settlements.

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Employment - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has a market-leading practice that offers advice on the full spectrum of employment law. The firm has a sizeable team that is well versed in collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals and restructuring. The team also offers strong capabilities in discrimination claims and contentious mandates. It maintains a broad client portfolio that includes domestic and international players in the aviation, banking and retail sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ assisted Microsoft with the Portuguese aspects of a company restructuring, followed by collective dismissals.

Strengths

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  • PLMJ has a strong knowledge combined with critical thinking skills and absolute availability to the client.

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  • PLMJ is distinguished for its rigour, reliability, technical expertise and speed of response.

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  • PLMJ offers sector knowledge, with a proactive and a true business partner attitude.

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  • To every question and challenge we raised we received competent and broad feedback, no matter the complexity. We particularly value PLMJ's input on complex matters and its expertise excels on such complicated requests.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nuno Ferreira Morgado
    Nuno Ferreira Morgado

    Nuno Ferreira Morgado

    Nuno Ferreira Morgado is well placed to advise clients on collective bargaining agreements, restructurings, disciplinary proceedings and terminations.

    • Nuno Ferreira Morgado is always responsive, providing clear advice. He is always very commercial as well.

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    • Nuno Ferreira Morgado brings extensive expertise and leadership to complex employment-related matters. His strategic oversight and deep knowledge of Portuguese labor law are instrumental in guiding high stakes decisions.

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  • Tiago Cortes
    Tiago Cortes

    Tiago Cortes

    Tiago Cortes is adept at handling restructurings, collective dismissals and disputes around terminations. He also handles employment benefit mandates.

    • Tiago Cortes is very practical and knowledgeable.

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  • Nuno Guedes Vaz
    Nuno Guedes Vaz

    Nuno Guedes Vaz

    Nuno Guedes Vaz represents clients in disputes arising from collective dismissal procedures and supports them with the implementation of new career models.

    • Beyond his remarkable sensitivity to the issues, Nuno Guedes Vaz has a deep understanding of the realities of businesses.

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  • Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues
    Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues

    Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues

    Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues assists clients with employment issues in M&A transactions, lay-offs and collective dismissal procedures. He additionally defends companies in litigation raised by employees.

    • I would highlight Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues' availability and his effort in knowing the reality on the ground, which allows him to offer tailored solutions to our needs.

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  • Pedro Rosa
    Pedro Rosa

    Pedro Rosa

    Pedro Rosa is adept at assisting clients with labour disputes, including those regarding pensions, trade unions and high profile employees. He is also well placed to handle restructurings.

    • Pedro Rosa is an excellent lawyer, with an unparalleled ability to respond to and solve diverse business needs. He is quick and available.

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    • Pedro Rosa is extremely competent, available and helpful in proposing solutions.

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    • Pedro Rosa is a brilliant lawyer, with a strong practical sense and true understanding of the challenges facing his clients.

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    • Pedro Rosa is an excellent lawyer with solid knowledge.

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