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Employment

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Provided by Uría Menéndez

Our employment and social security law specialists advise on all matters within this area, including negotiations, judicial proceedings at every level of the Portuguese courts, and pension and remuneration schemes.

Employment contracts

General employment contracts and senior executive contract,  

Exclusivity, non-compete and confidentiality undertakings,

Foreign employees

Human resources

Remuneration schemes and stock option plans

Pension plans and supplementary benefits

Policy manuals and codes of conduct

Prevention of occupational hazards

Collective bargaining and labour relations

Workforce agreements

Collective bargaining agreements

Strikes

Lock-outs

Company reorganisation and decentralisation

Transfers of undertakings

Outsourcing and subcontracting

Employment and social security due diligences

Dismissals and restructurings

Individual dismissals

Redundancy procedures and temporary suspension of contracts

Insolvency

Changes to collective employment conditions

Relocation

Arbitration and litigation

Arbitration and out-of-court dispute resolution

Individual proceedings

Collective dispute proceedings and challenging collective bargaining agreements

Appeals

Fundamental rights

Administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings

Labour inspection proceedings

Sanction proceedings

Work accidents

Settlement of social security debts

Contentious-administrative appeals

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Employment - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez has a visible practice with experience in the employment aspects of large M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, including the transfer of employees. The team is adept at advising on negotiating collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals and social security matters, as well as lay-off procedures. The firm also represents clients in diverse litigation proceedings. The team at Uría Menéndez continues to act for clients from the financial and insurance sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Uría Menéndez

  • Uría Menéndez advised Getir on the employment aspects of the closure of its business in Portugal, including the termination of all employment agreements.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The labour department consistently delivers high levels of service and responsiveness through its timely and personalised communication, proactive issue prevention and accessibility.

Employment respondent
Europe

I would like to highlight the team's availability, professionalism, technical knowledge and advanced business knowledge. It has been able to guide us as clients in the decision-making process.

Employment respondent
Europe

Uría Menéndez's range of skills ensures that the team can handle a diverse array of legal matters, making it exceptionally versatile. 

Employment respondent
Europe

It has excellent expertise in employment law matters and provides practical and usable advice.

Employment respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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André Pestana Nascimento
2
André Pestana Nascimento
Head of Employment
2
Band 2
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.

André consistently displays clarity and transparency in communication, responsiveness, in-depth legal knowledge, personalised attention, meticulous attention to detail and reliability.

He is a competent and dedicated labour lawyer who consistently delivers quality legal services. His expertise, communication skills and commitment make him a valuable asset to any legal team.

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André Pestana Nascimento
2
André Pestana Nascimento
Head of Employment
2
Band 2
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Members

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André Pestana Nascimento

André Pestana Nascimento

Head of Department