VdA Vieira de Almeida, Employment | Chambers Europe Profile

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Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

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.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en

Chambers Review

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Employment - Portugal

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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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Work Highlights

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Vda advised Portugália Restauração on a contentious case concerning the dismissal of an employee.

Strengths

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Always very available and flexible, VdA tries to find solutions that allow us to be in accordance with the law and protects the interests of the company and employees.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team has specialised expertise and deep knowledge of employment law. It offers personalised services and provides timely responses.

Employment respondent
Europe

VdA's mastery of employment regulations and ability to adapt to ever-evolving labour laws ensure that clients receive informed, practical, forward-thinking counsel.

Employment respondent
Europe

Always very available and flexible, VdA tries to find solutions that allow us to be in accordance with the law and protects the interests of the company and employees.

Employment respondent
Europe

The team has specialised expertise and deep knowledge of employment law. It offers personalised services and provides timely responses.

Employment respondent
Europe

VdA's mastery of employment regulations and ability to adapt to ever-evolving labour laws ensure that clients receive informed, practical, forward-thinking counsel.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão

Senior Statespeople

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.

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Américo Oliveira Fragoso

Band 4

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 always available, and his best asset is being able to explain all issues in a way that a non-legal professional can understand.

His profound expertise, coupled with a remarkable ability to deliver prompt and effective solutions, has been instrumental in resolving intricate issues.

Américo Oliveira Fragoso has solid legal knowledge, and is creative and aware of market trends.

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Benedita Fernandes Gonçalves

Band 4

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.

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Tiago Piló

Band 4

Tiago Piló is experienced in dealing with collective redundancy procedures as well as providing support with employment law in relation to M&A transactions and the restructuring of the workforce.

Tiago Piló combines serenity with a great ability to understand his clients. He provides strategic advice that ensures compliance and protects clients’ interests.

He is a very strong and knowledgeable legal adviser, and we trust his view, judgement and advice.

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