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Employment - Portugal
2
Band 2
What the team is known for

Garrigues has a well-reputed team based between Lisbon and Porto that offers experience in collective dismissals and labour litigation mandates including around payment issues. The law firm also offers advice on restructuring, collective bargaining agreements and transfer of undertakings, with a highly active team in employment issues related to M&A transactions. Garrigues regularly assists multinational companies in the technology, energy and automotive sectors. The law firm earns a higher spot in the rankings this year owing to its formidable breadth of resources and enthusiastic client feedback.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues acted for Mahle Group on multiple court proceedings against the company regarding shift allowance payment.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Rui Valente
2
Rui Valente
2
Band 2

Rui Valente has a broad practice that includes termination of contracts, restructurings and collective dismissals. He is also proficient in handling employment-related disputes and the employment law aspects of transactions.

"In a context of legal uncertainty, Rui provided very sound advice in order to allow the company to take a proper decision. He responds to all our challenges in a very professional and sound way."

"Rui Valente is an excellent negotiator."

João Soares Almeida
U
João Soares Almeida
U
Up and Coming

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
Garrigues

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Rui Valente
2
Rui Valente
2
Band 2
João Soares Almeida
U
João Soares Almeida
U
Up and Coming