The ‘dynamic, competent and available’ team at TELLES specialises in restructurings, labour due diligence, collective bargaining, and employment litigation. Operating from Lisbon and Porto, the team offers corporate clients day-to-day advice on employment contracts, remuneration, pension plans, and social security matters. Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira leads the team and focuses on large-scale restructurings for both Portuguese and international clients. Sofia Pamplona coordinates the Porto-based labour law team, while managing associate João Dotti de Carvalho heads the Lisbon office.
Testimonials
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'Telles offers in-depth knowledge which allows us to be very agile in making decisions based on advice. Another value is the availability and adaptability he has with, providing adapted responses to the different stakeholders in our company.'
‘A team of people with a high level of communication and values that are very aligned with ours. Team with many language skills, which in our case is highly valued and very available for the different initiatives we propose.'
‘Dynamic, competent and available.'
‘I highlight the technical competence in the area specifically. There is good communication and a clear understanding of the client’s specific objectives and needs.'
‘Above all, technical competence, combined with availability and ease of access.'
‘The consistency in the speed with which they provide answers and the practical sense, as well as the fact that they are super accessible regardless of the level of seniority. I will never change law firms and I have recommended them to many colleagues.'
‘Telles stands out for the commitment it makes to its clients, always to guide and accompany them in all legal decision-making processes and also daily decision-making in best business practices.'
‘Very strong team, with solid knowledge in several areas.'
Key clients
- Leroy Merlin (ADEO Group)
- TE Connectivity, Ltd (Tyco Electronics)
- Accor Group
- PepsiCo Group
- KION Group
- Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel (LVMH)
- Broadcom Inc
- Daufood Portugal
- Nors Group
- GlobalStep
- Repsol Polímeros, S.A.
- PSA SINES (Group PSA International Pte Ltd)
- Sonae Capital Group
- Navan
- DomusVi
Work highlights
- Assisting ADEO Group with all labour issues.
- Providing daily assistance to Tyco Electronics, which recently included advice on closing the industrial relay factory in Évora and the transfer of this business to Trutnov.
- Assisted Broadcom Inc with labour law compliance and benefits provision analysis under local law and market standard within the worldwide transaction agreement between Broadcom and VMware.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira