Rita Canas da Silva
Sérvulo & AssociadosBest known for its expertise in employment matters pertaining to the public sector, Sérvulo & Associados is also well placed to advise on global group restructurings, labour due diligence in the context of M&A transactions and transfers of undertakings. Litigation, disciplinary actions and whistleblower-related matters are other areas of activity for the group, which is led by Rita Canas da Silva, 'an excellent professional who combines solid technical knowledge and practical advice'. Margarida Costa Gomes complements the team with her extensive knowledge of labour disputes, company restructurings, and redundancy procedures.
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Testimonials
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‘They provide excellent quality service compared to other firms in the same area. A very cohesive team with solid knowledge of the market in which they operate.’
‘Their qualities include proximity to the client, speed, perception of client activity, and availability.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva has solid knowledge of the subjects, is solution-oriented, and conveys a lot of confidence in the legal positions she defends.’
‘The expertise of the team, the quality of the advice provided, the availability and speed of response are notable. Rita Canas da Silva has built an excellent team, which stands out in the context of national labour law.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva is an excellent professional who combines solid technical knowledge and practical advice. She is very clear and is concerned with always seeking the most balanced solution for the client.'
'Margarida Costa Gomes has immense international experience. Nuno Pais Gomes and Mariana Pinto Ramos are very good, especially in litigation, and Luísa S. Pereira is younger but very autonomous and responsible.’
‘Nuno Pais Gomes has in-depth professional knowledge and experience as well as a proximity and excellent relationship with the client.’
‘Rita Canas da Silva is a very complete lawyer, with great technical knowledge of the topics and with whom empathy and a relationship of trust can be created.’
Key clients
- Lusíadas Saúde Group
Work highlights
- Assisted Lusíadas Saúde Group in employment aspects of the complete reversion of the concession of Hospital de Cascais to the new private operator, Galo Saúde – Parcerias Cascais, SA, part of the Ribera Salud Group.
Lawyers
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Rita Canas da Silva