Antas da Cunha Ecija maintains a broad employment and social security practice which covers advice on compliance issues, union negotiations, restructurings, dismissals, and disciplinary actions. Pedro da Quitéria Faria, praised as ‘incredibly professional and knowledgeable’, oversees the team and is supported by a strong group of senior associates. The practice was further strengthened by the arrival of Tiago Cochofel de Azevedo as of counsel from VdA in November 2023; he is particularly active in the pharmaceuticals and banking sectors.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The scope of services provided and the level of digitalisation are important and valued points.’

  • ‘Pedro da Quitéria Faria deserves special mention for his ability to interpret legal needs in light of the global strategy of the professional association.’

  • ‘Key features like proximity to clients and total availability stand out. The up-to-date knowledge and comprehensive analyses provided are particularly impressive.'

  • ‘Pedro Quitéria Faria leads a team that instils confidence and security. His immediate availability and insightful legal interpretations are highly regarded.’

  • 'The partners are dedicated to customising services to meet the client’s specific needs.'

  • ‘Pedro Quitéria Faria is incredibly professional and knowledgeable, excelling in monitoring, problem-solving, and maintaining tireless availability.'

Key clients

  • Appian Corporation
  • GALP
  • Associação Nacional de Farmácias (ANF)
  • Nagarro
  • APLO – Optometrists Portuguese Association
  • Skuad
  • TX Group
  • Artsana (Chicco)
  • TUI
  • EVOLVE

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pedro da Quitéria Faria

Other key lawyers

André David, Ricardo Lourenço da Silva, Isabel Araújo Costa, Lourenço Fernandes-Thomaz, Tiago Cochofel de Azevedo