PLMJ, Employment | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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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.

Chambers Review

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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 supported Nokia with the implementation of a restructuring that reduced their workforce in Portugal by 10%.

Strengths

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I appreciate PLMJ's close contact with the client, very quick and clear responses and availability. The team completely fulfills our needs and has huge knowledge of the matters.

Employment respondent
Europe

PLMJ has a qualified team and a vast track record. The team is agile and gets things done.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team is of top quality – very objective, fast and accurate in its responses.

Employment respondent
Europe

I appreciate PLMJ's close contact with the client, very quick and clear responses and availability. The team completely fulfills our needs and has huge knowledge of the matters.

Employment respondent
Europe

PLMJ has a qualified team and a vast track record. The team is agile and gets things done.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team is of top quality – very objective, fast and accurate in its responses.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Nuno Ferreira Morgado

Head of Employment

Band 1

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

He has an excellent knowledge of the business and the sector, always providing timely feedback and creating value in the approaches proposed.

He provides timely responses, is very pragmatic and provides excellent support in employment matters.

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Tiago Cortes

Head of Employment

Band 2

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

He is a real problem-solver, ensuring his team approach the client's issues in the right way.

He finds a creative approach without putting us at risk. He helps us reach the best solutions.

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Nuno Guedes Vaz

Band 4

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

He is excellent at handling labour relations and collective bargaining.

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Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues

Up and Coming

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.

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