PLMJ’s accomplished team is a popular choice for clients seeking advice on collective dismissals, employee transfers, litigation, and contract terminations. At the helm of the practice, Tiago Cortes is skilled in the entire spectrum of benefits and employment matters, from individual disputes to international corporate restructuring, while Nuno Ferreira Morgado stands out for his solid credentials in non-contentious mandates, including restructurings, privatisations and M&A. Nuno Guedes Vaz chiefly acts for clients from the transport, pharmaceuticals, energy, and telecoms sectors. José Pedro Anacoreta offers expertise in human resources process management, such as international mobility and remuneration, while Mariana Paiva focuses on employment litigation and issues arising from acquisitions. Vitor Madeiras Rodrigues joined from DLA Piper ABBC in September 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Great responsiveness, mastery of subjects, proactivity and anticipation of needs. ’
‘Very efficient team with easy and pleasant contact. Professional.’
‘Nuno Guedes Vaz has unsurpassable dedication and knowledge in the area of labour law and union negotiation. José Pedro Anacoreta has a very in-depth knowledge of the distribution business and is very competent and creative.’
‘The firm stands out for its proximity to clients.’
‘I would recommend the services of Tiago Cortes due to his availability and interest in monitoring matters.’
‘Qualities include creative and innovative solutions, in-depth knowledge of the client, and availability.’
‘It is worth highlighting the excellent work provided by Nuno Guedes Vaz and Mariana Paiva. They both have solid knowledge of the sector.'
Key clients
- Accenture Portugal
- Bimbo
- Caixa Geral de Depósitos
- Davidson Kempner
- Ferring
- FreeNow
- Glovo
- H&M
- Pandora
- Ryanair
Work highlights
- Assisted Microsoft in a major staff reduction.
- Assisted MEO group in the negotiation and amendment of the terms of its health plan applicable to 30,000 beneficiaries.
- Assisted APED in the negotiation of the new collective bargaining agreement for the retail sector, covering in excess of 100,000 workers.
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Tiago Cortes, Nuno Ferreira Morgado