LAWYER PROFILE

André Pestana Nascimento

Europe 2026

Uría Menéndez

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Portugal

15 years ranked

About

Provided by Uría Menéndez

Practice Areas

Employment

Career

André Pestana Nascimento joined Uría Menéndez in 2003 and has been a partner of the firm’s Labour Practice Area since 2021.

He focuses his practice in all matters related to employment law, employment litigation, collective bargaining agreements, data protection and pensions and social security law.

André has vast experience in restructuring procedures, and has been called to lead several downsizing procedures (namely collective dismissals and individual terminations), and to advise clients in relation to transactions aimed at the acquisition of undertakings or businesses (e.g., transfers as a going concern, mergers and spin-offs).

He regularly advises and represents clients in disciplinary and administrative procedures and all other legal proceedings of an employment nature.

André also advises clients on all day-to-day labour-related matters.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

APODIT (Associação Portuguesa de Direito do Trabalho)

EELA (European Employment Lawyers Association)

Personal

Languages: English and Spanish.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Employment - Portugal

Band 2

Individual Editorial

André Pestana Nascimento advises clients on a range of different topics, including collective bargaining agreements and the employment aspects of corporate transactions. Additionally, he assists with collective dismissals, restructurings and employment-related litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

André Pestana Nascimento is excellent professional. He is highly client-oriented and results-driven.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
André Pestana Nascimento is available and very clear in all his suggestions and advice, making him someone I trust 100% for any HR matter.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
André Pestana Nascimento has excellent knowledge of labour law.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
André Pestana Nascimento has great command of labour-related issues. His flexibility and ability to understand the business have a strong impact on the organisation.
EmploymentChambers European Guide