Marta Afonso Pereira
LinklatersSingled out for its keen focus on domestic and cross-border transactional matters, Linklaters’ employment division, part of the firm’s corporate department, provides comprehensive advice on labour disputes, restructurings, collective bargaining, and senior-level appointments and terminations. At the helm of the practice, Marta Afonso Pereira’s strengths lie in workplace diversity issues, employment disputes, and crisis management mandates. Covering all advisory and contentious aspects of labour and social security law, Sílvia Pinheiro Esteves advises human resources departments from both private and public sector companies.
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Testimonials
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‘The Linklaters team, particularly Marta Afonso Pereira, stands out for its rigour, availability, professionalism and quick response to requests. The attention paid to the client and proactivity are aspects that are relevant in its comparison with other law firms.’
'They provide individualised care and intelligent strategies in defence, considering company longevity and labour law compliance'
‘Marta Afonso Pereira leads effectively, imparting high legal knowledge in an accessible way. Sílvia Pinheiro Esteves is noted for her dedication and ability to explore feasible alternatives.’
‘Linklaters' professionalism and prompt legal support in urgent situations set them apart from other firms.’
‘Marta Afonso Pereira is direct, impartial, attentive, and empathetic, excelling in labour law and building trust with clients.’
‘Marta Afonso Pereira and Sílvia Pinheiro Esteves are exceptional, providing fast, creative solutions and excellent client-focused communication.'
'The firm is proficient in entity structuring, regulatory, tax, and employment law, providing cross-discipline, commercial, and easily understandable advice.'
Key clients
- Constellation Automotive Limited
- BNP Paribas
- NTT Data Portugal
- Hitachi Astemo Abrantes S.A. (Hitachi Group)
- Sociedade Altitude Software, S. A. (Enghouse group)
- Luz Saúde, S.A. (Fosun Group)
- AGS – Administração e Gestão de Sistemas de Salubridade, S.A.
- XTX Portugal Unipessoal, Lda
- ASP Holding
- YMCA Setúbal (pro bono)
Work highlights
- Advised Constellation Automotive Group on the termination negotiations and settlement agreements with 50 employees in Portugal.
- Advised large global companies across different industry sectors in relation to the implementation and revision of their share plans and remuneration packages available to key employees and directors in Portugal.
- Represented clients from different industry sectors in judicial proceedings filed by current or former employees, in the context of employment-related matters, including moral harassment and discrimination claims in the workplace.
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Marta Afonso Pereira