Employment
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
About
Provided by pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
A significant part of pbbr’s practice is focused in these areas of the law and also in all areas related with Human Resources or having HR management impact.
We provide legal advice, assistance and representation at all stages of employment relations, to various Portuguese and foreign banks and to companies in a wide range of business sectors, including the chemical and pharmaceutical, food, construction, retail, auto and consultancy industries.
Our practice in this area includes:
- Individual hiring and drafting of employment contracts and other agreements.
- Negotiation of sensitive separation cases.
- Collective bargaining.
- Implementation of company policies,Codes of Conduct and Whistleblowing Hotlines.
- Assistance on international mobility / secondments.
- Immigration and Golden Visa.
- Provision of legal advice and assistance in M&A, business reorganisation and restructuring including provision of legal support in connection with mass redundancies and transfers of undertakings.
- Preparation and legal support on disciplinary proceedings.
- Provision of day-to-day advice and support to companies with regard to social security and safety at work.
- Support and Advice on cross-border restructuring and reorganisation operations.
- Connection with payroll providers.
- Social Security and social security litigation.
- Employment litigation and disputes.
pbbr is a member of Ius Laboris – Global Human Resources Lawyers, an international legal alliance.
Chambers Review
pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados has a compact team with an expansive presence on standalone employment law and HR-related matters. The law firm is well placed to advise international clients and participate in cross-border labour issues, supported by an affiliation with the Ius Laboris network. The team is experienced in collective bargaining, restructuring, collective dismissals and TUPE procedures. Its activity spans a range of industrial sectors, including consumer goods, life sciences and transport.
Work Highlights
- pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados assisted Sindicato dos Pilotos da Aviação Civil with negotiations around the review of a collective bargaining agreement with TAP and Azores Airlines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The questions they have been dealing with have been professionally handled and the team is very available and proactive, which is very important for us."
"The questions they have been dealing with have been professionally handled and the team is very available and proactive, which is very important for us."
Notable Practitioners
Inês Reis is a market-leading practitioner with wide-ranging expertise that encompasses restructuring, collective dismissals and contentious matters around whistle-blowing and pensions rights. She is also well placed to advise on the implementation of compliance programmes and regulatory requirements.
Inês Oom de Sacadura enjoys a growing reputation in the market. She handles matters related to downsizing and restructuring, employee transfers and contentious matters regarding employee compensation.
Ranked Lawyers at
pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Portugal
Members
Provided by pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Bruno Barbosa
Henrique Vaconcelos Lopes
Head of Department
Márcia Romeira
Pedro Bleguinhas
Industries
Provided by pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Banks
Media
Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Telecommunications