Restructurings, labour due diligence, collective bargaining, and employment litigation are all key areas of activity for the 'always available, helpful and collaborative' team at TELLES, which is based between Lisbon and Porto. The group offers day-to-day advice to corporate clients on aspects such as employment contracts, remuneration, pension plans, and social security. Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira, who heads up the labour and social security practice, focuses on advising both Portuguese and international clients on large-scale restructurings. Sofia Pamplona coordinates the labour law team in Porto, while managing associate João Dotti de Carvalho oversees the Lisbon-based office.
Testimonials
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‘Very professional team. Always available, helpful and collaborative.’
‘Sofia Pamplona demonstrates availability, collaboration, competence and friendliness.’
‘The dynamic team is knowledgeable of business realities.’
‘The corporate partners are available and experienced.’
Key clients
- Leroy Merlin (Adeo Goup)
- Pepsico GrouP
- Daufood (Master Franchise Domino´s Pizza)
- Fintru
- Accor Hotels Group
- Nors Group
- Repsol Polimeros (Group Repsol)
- Sonae
- PSA Sines (Group PSA International Pte Ltd)
- TE Connectivity, Ltd. (Tyco Electronics)
Work highlights
- Provided daily labour law services to Leroy Merlin (ADEO Group), including the adoption of work organisation solutions.
- Assists Accor Group in all employment-related matters.
- Assisted Sonae Capital Group with the restructuring of various business areas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira