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About
Provided by João Soares Almeida
Practice Areas
Portuguese Labour and Social Security Law. Great experience in all labour law markets fields, focusing in restructurings of workforces and modification of salary policies. Participates in large transactions for his national and international clients.
Career
Started his career at Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira (2005) and has been at Garrigues since 2006, where he is a Principal Associate. Regular lecturer on labour and social security issues in various conferences and seminars. Invited Professor in labour law Post-Graduation Course (Universidade Católica Portuguesa). Invited lecturer in internal workshops promoted by the Portuguese Labour Inspectorate.
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association.
Publications
Jusprático Laboral e de Segurança Social (co-author, Wolterskluwer). Labour law article published in Questões Laborais 43.
Personal
Law degree and Post-Graduation in labour law (Universidade Católica Portuguesa).
Chambers Review
Europe
João Soares Almeida has a solid presence in employment matters relating to collective bargaining agreements and TUPE procedures. He also assists companies with social security matters, with an evolving and multinational client portfolio.
João Soares Almeida is recognised as a key member of Garrigues' employment law team in Porto. He handles varied employment law mandates, including collective dismissals, payment disputes and complex corporate restructuring processes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He is an excellent professional who is always available to help the client."
"He is an excellent professional who is always available to help the client."
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