Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individuals
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SRS Legal Employment and Social Security team provides legal assistance in all areas of employment law, as well as social security.
Our lawyers have extensive experience in providing legal assistance on a wide range of market sectors, particularly the following: civil construction, commerce and distribution, energy, finance and insurance, industry, pharmaceutical, services and telecommunications.
We provide our services in alignment with our clients’ human resources departments and/or management.
The team differentiates itself by presenting a high level of sub-specialisation in various areas, such as corporate restructuring, definition of remuneration policies and contractual models, employment litigation and disciplinary action, due diligence and collective dispute management.
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SRS Legal has a dedicated team adept at handling employment-related litigation, collective bargaining agreements, restructurings and collective dismissals as well as TUPE proceedings and employment issues related to M&A transactions. The firm further acts on contractual and social security issues. It assists major multinational companies across various sectors, with a notable focus on financial institutions, aviation and insurance.
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SRS Legal advised Biscuit International and Dan Cake on a matter regarding the expiry of a collective bargaining agreement.
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SRS Legal's team is very experienced and demonstrates considerable depth in the work it presents.
SRS Legal provides clear and transparent advice on the most appropriate legal steps to take in conformity with the legislation.
SRS Legal is distinguished for its market knowledge, creativity in solutions, firmness in positions and its stakeholder management skills.
SRS Legal has an excellent understanding of its clients' realities and needs.
The team is clearly multifaceted, composed of professionals with diverse skills and the ability to answer any question. This breadth of knowledge is an essential in ensuring complete, solid answers aligned with our needs.
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Cesar Sá Esteves is highly reputed in the market as an active adviser on restructuring processes and the labour law aspects of transactions. He frequently acts on collective dismissals and is often present in matters pertaining to the revision of labour agreements, and in HR matters.
Cesar Sá Esteves is able to handle highly complex issues and reveals a commercial vision that is extremely well-suited to our needs, always striving for excellence in everything he does.
Cesar Sá Esteves has vast and solid experience.
Cesar Sá Esteves has excellent knowledge of labour-related matters.
Cesar Sá Esteves has been truly exceptional. The combination of technical rigour, strategic vision and remarkable clarity in communication makes him a partner of immense trust.
Ana Luísa Beirão has great availability and the ability to provide an integrated overview of the subjects.
Ana Luísa Beirão is an exemplary partner. Her availability, clarity of communication and ability to address complex issues with simplicity and confidence make a huge difference in our work.
Ana Luísa Beirão stands out for her skill, knowledge, competence and unsurpassed availability.
Mariana Caldeira Sarávia is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive, transmitting assurance that any complex case is in her safe hands. She is also very hands-on when it comes to details.
Employment
Head of Employment
Head of Employment
Provided by SRS Legal
Lara Pestana Vieira
Ana Margarida Henriques
Gonçalo Gago da Câmara
Joana Brisson Lopes
Leonor Francisco
Sara Milheiro Tavares
Joana Correia da Fonseca
Inês Pessoa Jorge
Mariana Azevedo Mendes
Marta Costa Belo
José Carvalhosa
Joana Vasconcelos
João Estêvão Martins
Ana Margarida Cerqueira
Diogo Azevedo Alves
Cláudia Varela
Cesar Sá Esteves
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