José Mota Soares
Europe Guide 2024
Band 4 : Employment
Band 4
About
Provided by José Mota Soares
Practice Areas
José has more than 30 years of experience in which he has advised companies on collective bargaining, including employment regulation proceedings, collective bargaining agreements and modification of conditions, as well as in the development and monitoring of equality plans.
Career
José is a partner and Head of the Employment departament of Andersen in Iberia and he is the Managing Partner of the Lisbon office. José also co-coordinates Andersen's Europe Employment Service Line
Professional Memberships
Member of the “Nacional Avaliação da Ordem dos Advogados” 2013-2016
Member of the “Associação Portuguesa de Direito do Trabalho” ( APODIT )
Member of the “Comissão Defesa dos Actos Próprios da Advocacia” – Portuguese Bar Association
Chambers Review
Europe
José Mota Soares regularly advises on matters such as restructuring processes, collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals, disciplinary procedures and labour litigation. He also acts for clients in trade union negotiations and advises on several cross-border matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"José Mota Soares has great availability to find answers, supported by the enormous experience he already has in the labour area, leveraged with a great knowledge of Portuguese labour legislation."
"José is supportive and highly efficient. He has a strong knowledge and experience combined with great client service and delivery. He is always prepared for challenges and is a problem solver."
"José Mota Soares has great availability to find answers, supported by the enormous experience he already has in the labour area, leveraged with a great knowledge of Portuguese labour legislation."
"José is supportive and highly efficient. He has a strong knowledge and experience combined with great client service and delivery. He is always prepared for challenges and is a problem solver."
