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Lauded for its ability to combine the ‘experience and resources of a large firm with client-centric attention to detail’, Garrigues Portugal is well positioned to advise domestic and multinational corporations on a host of employment matters, with particular expertise in collective dismissals, redundancy procedures, outsourcing, and social security matters. Leading the team is Rui Valente, who maintains a busy practice, advising on collective dismissals and layoff proceedings. He is supported by João Soares Almeida, a name to note for clients operating in the retail, wind energy, automotive, tech and finance sectors, and Rita Nogueira Neto, who stands out for her multijurisdictional experience. André Oliveira Correia is recommended for his work on collective dismissals, furlough procedures, and transfers of undertakings.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'High quality of service; huge availability; high level of knowledge; active search for innovative solutions.'

  • ‘Availability, reliability, rigour, trust.'

  • ‘They are the perfect mix between the technical knowledge that is sought and the impeccable personal and professional treatment. They always provide quality services with close and impeccable treatment. The best firm I have worked with in every sense.'

  • ‘We work directly with João Soares Almeida, who is an exceptional lawyer and a friendly and accessible person. We trust his judgment completely in the matters we ask him, he always answers with confidence and fully identifies with the client.'

  • ‘This law firm is unique in its ability to provide high-quality services in a wide range of legal areas. The team is highly qualified and experienced, with extensive legal knowledge and a practical, proactive approach.'

  • 'With a focus on client satisfaction, the team works one-on-one with clients to understand their specific needs and provide creative and effective solutions.'

  • 'What sets this law firm apart from others in the national legal market is its ability to combine the experience and resources of a large firm with client-centric attention to detail.'

  • 'The proximity and ability to establish an environment of extreme trust with the client, based on the execution of work that was always impeccable.'

Key clients

  • Eberspaecher – Purem Tondela
  • Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Portugal
  • Faurecia / Forvia
  • Avincis (former Babcock)
  • Generali
  • Bosch
  • Super Bock Group
  • Sonae
  • Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia)
  • Mahle

Work highlights

  • Advised Generali on the labour issues arising from Generali's acquisition of Liberty in the Iberian Peninsula, leading the TUPE procedure affecting hundreds of employees in Portugal.
  • Successfully represented company within Mystic Invest Group in litigation proceedings against the Portuguese social security department concerning furlough payments during the Covid pandemic.
  • Assisted Kirchhoff in the implementation of the societas europaea legal framework inPortugal.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Rita Nogueira Neto
Garrigues Portugal
André de Oliveira Correia
Garrigues Portugal
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rui Valente
Garrigues Portugal
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
João Soares Almeida
Garrigues Portugal

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rui Valente

Other key lawyers

João Soares de Almeida, Rita Nogueira Neto, André de Oliveira Correia, Ricardo Grilo