Abreu Advogados handles both contentious and non-contentious employment matters for clients across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, automotive, retail, and TMT industries. The department, which is under the joint leadership of Carmo Sousa Machado and Patrícia Perestrelo, ‘offers a high-quality, client-oriented service’ in this space, covering M&A due diligence, restructurings, hiring and termination procedures (individual and collective) as well as labour disputes and disciplinary proceedings. Sofia Silva Sousa concentrates her practice on labour regulation and human resources issues, and is often called upon by clients in mandates involving working conditions, remuneration, and termination of employment. Madalena Caldeira left the firm in January 2024.
Testimonials
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'The ease of contact with Abreu and its lawyers is noteworthy.’
‘Simão de Sant'Ana has solid technical knowledge, problem-solving skills and availability.'
‘Abreu Advogados offers a high-quality, client-oriented service, demonstrating a constant commitment to meeting the client's needs effectively and efficiently. The team of lawyers is made up of highly experienced and dedicated professionals.’
‘Bárbara de Sousa Basto stands out for her very transparent communication and sense of duty to inform about the progress of each process. Her team demonstrates a strong commitment to professional ethics and social responsibility, making a constant effort to make a difference in society.’
‘The multidisciplinary, competent and attentive team has members with high legal knowledge and humanity.’
‘Sofia Silva e Sousa is friendly and an excellent professional. Luís Gonçalves da Silva demonstrates vast knowledge and experience.’
Key clients
- Aernnova
- Ausy
- Axa S.A.
- Alstom Portugal
- Auchan
- BC Group
- Boiron
- Cascais Próxima - Gestão de Mobilidade, Espaços Urbanos e Energias, E.M. - S.A
- Catana Group
- Colt Technology Services
- Corinthia Hotels
- CTT – Correios De Portugal
- De Heus
- Dura Automotive
- Expeditors International Of Washington, Inc.
- GLOBALVIA
- Groupe SEB Ibérica
- Hidden Hearing Portugal
- Iberdrola Group
- Imperial Produtos Alimentares
- IKEA Group
- Isdin Portugal
- JJW Hotels & Resorts Group
- Laboratoires Arkopharma
- Michael Kors
- Microsoft
- Newrest International Group
- OGMA – INDÚSTRIA AERONÁUTICA DE PORTUGAL, S.A.
- Randstad
- Restflight
- Samvardhana Motherson Peguform Automotive Portugal
- Sindicato Nacional Do Pessoal De Voo Da Aviação Civil – SNPVAC
- Sporting Clube De Portugal/Sporting Clube De Portugal Futebol SAD
- Staples
- Synlab
- Tata Consulting Services
- TESLA
- Tomtom Sales B.V.
- Transcom
- Lusíadas Group
- Zadig & Voltaire
- 5ca
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carmo Sousa Machado, Patrícia Perestrelo