LAWYER PROFILE

Marta Afonso Pereira

Europe 2026

Eversheds Sutherland

Ranked in 1 practice area

Employment

Portugal

3 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

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Practice Areas

Marta Afonso Pereira joined Eversheds Sutherland in 2025 as Partner and Head of the Employment, Benefits and Pensions Department.

With more than 20 years' experience, Marta advises Portuguese and international companies on labour and social security law issues, namely social benefits (pension schemes and stock option plans), collective bargaining, company restructuring, post-restructuring and staff transfers, disciplinary procedures and executive recruitment and dismissal, as well as labour litigation.

She advises companies in various sectors of activity, including banking, insurance, investment funds, professional services and consultancy, health, pharmaceuticals, transport and automobiles.

She regularly participates as a speaker at conferences on labour law issues.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Employment - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Marta Afonso Pereira is proficient at advising on the employment aspects of transactional matters and also handles termination agreements, TUPE and employment litigation.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Marta Afonso Pereira is a highly assertive lawyer with in-depth technical knowledge. She possesses the practical ability to understand realities and resolve contentious issues.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Marta Afonso Pereira demonstrates competence and technical knowledge.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Marta Afonso Pereira is well aware of the dynamics and complexity of the subject matter and challenges clients face. Her advice is instrumental in structuring an approach that balances legal robustness, regulatory compliance and the organisation’s values.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Marta Afonso Pereira offers remarkable knowledge and insight and her depth of understanding gives me complete confidence that complex processes are managed seamlessly and to the highest standards.
EmploymentChambers European Guide
Her deep knowledge of labour law and her pragmatic, solution-oriented approach is key to achieving a positive and efficient outcome.
EmploymentChambers European Guide