Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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Vieira de Almeida advises in all areas of Labour Law focusing on issues related to Social Security and Public Workers in which the team have unrivalled expertise. We add to our experience a critical sector knowledge ranging from non-contentious to contentious work: restructuring, flexible working, workplace monitoring, discrimination, employee representation, appointment and severance of senior executives, redundancies and litigation. We advise on executive and employee share schemes, benefit plans and other employee benefits. The employment group is regarded as a high-level party to teams advising on major reorganizations, sales acquisitions and other commercial transactions.
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VdA handles a wide range of employment matters, assisting clients with collective redundancy procedures and the labour ramifications of corporate transactions. Further strengths of the firm include restructuring, collective bargaining agreements, contract terminations and lay-offs. It also represents companies in contentious cases relating to disciplinary proceedings. VdA is notably active in the energy sector.
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VdA advised SGL Carbon on the design and implementation of a restructuring plan for its Portuguese plant, which included collective dismissals.
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VdA is distinguished for its combination of technical rigour, speed of response and practical solutions that effectively support the client's business.
VdA offers excellent responsiveness, both in quality and speed.
VdA has in-depth technical knowledge and flexibility.
VdA's approach is pragmatic, solution-oriented and demonstrates a solid understanding of the applicable legal framework, mitigating risks.
VdA is always equipped with the highest responsiveness and readiness and always attentive to the needs of our business in order to deliver the best service.
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Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão is highly regarded for his longstanding activity in the employment area. He has considerable experience in handling collective bargaining agreements, employment disputes and employment restructurings.
Américo Oliveira Fragoso focuses his practice on restructuring and employment advice in relation to transactional matters. He offers further advice on collective redundancies, pension funds and employment-related disputes.
Américo Oliveira Fragoso is distinguished for his technical skills, creativity, proactivity, empathy and above-average negotiation skills.
Américo Oliveira Fragoso offers a combination of exceptional technical expertise, strategic capability and high accessibility.
Américo Oliveira Fragoso is distinguished by his excellent responsiveness and practical guidance, combining solid legal knowledge with an understanding of business contexts, which facilitates informed decision-making.
He has in-depth technical knowledge and strategic vision of the risks and solutions for the scenarios presented to him.
He has the ability and interest in deeply understanding the business, anticipating trends and solutions. He is also pragmatic and has a solution-oriented vision.
Benedita Fernandes Gonçalves is an experienced lawyer who assists with restructuring matters and the employment aspects of acquisitions. Additionally, she supports companies on transfers of employees and HR matters. She is further able to advise on employment disputes.
Benedita Gonçalves has clear and objective communication, with the ability to analyse complex cases and propose solutions, identifying respective risks. She is empathetic, understands our needs and manages stressful situations well.
Benedita Gonçalves offer excellent support. She is available and attentive to client's needs.
Benedita Gonçalves is available and has great technical and theoretical depth, with a very strong commercial profile.
She is an excellent negotiator and mediator of conflicts.
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Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão
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