At pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados RL, the 'highly knowledgeable' employment team provides expert guidance to an array of corporate clients in areas such as business reorganisations, transfers of undertakings, labour disputes, and payroll management, among others. Practice leader Inês Reis, who enjoys a strong reputation in the market, is a reference for social security matters, employment benefits, and related litigation. Bruno Soeiro Barbosa enhances the department’s capabilities with his proficiency in collective bargaining and collective claims.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Choosing pbbr as our legal partners was among our best decisions. They always provide solutions across various areas and ensure prompt responses with their multidisciplinary, backup-ready teams.'
- 'Inês Oom Sacadura is patient and consistently available, adept at handling our numerous queries efficiently. Despite the urgency of our requests, she remains tireless, practical, and ensures client comfort and protection.'
- 'Their versatile, skilled team covers a broad spectrum of fields, offering comprehensive solutions, especially beneficial for those unfamiliar with Portuguese legislation.'
- 'They stand out for their humility, insight, and professionalism. Inês Reis, Pedro do Carmo Bleguinhas, and Márcia Romeira are notably approachable, empathetic, and always available.'
- 'Inês Reis is practical and decisive, while Pedro do Carmo Bleguinhas is empathetic and confident in his solutions. Their proximity to clients and effectiveness sets them apart.'
- 'The team is highly knowledgeable and always available to solve problems.'
Key clients
- Swarovski
- Bolt Food
- FEI (Redspher group)
- Dredging
- Sanofi
- Uber
- Oracle Portugal
- Viacom
- Johnson & Johnson Portugal
- Hays
- Cushman & Wakefield
- Zentiva
- Mercer
- Prada
- Triumph
- DS Smith
- NEC
- Robert Walters
- Kiabi
- Luxottica
- Motorola
- Sogevinus
- Quiksilver
- Norgine
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Inês Reis