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RUA DOM FRANCISCO MANUEL DE MELO 21
1070-085 LISBON
Portugal
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Cláudia Varela
Work Department
Employment & Social Security
Position
Partner of Employment & Social Security department at SRS, Cláudia Varela, provides legal and labor advice to a wide and diversified range of national and international companies, from different sectors of activity, namely the Pharmaceutical Industry, Mass Consumption, Services, Handling and Aviation, and also to managers and senior staff.
With over 25 years of experience in all areas of Labor Law, she has been outstanding in the labor support for M&A operations and restructuring processes, in labor and administrative disputes, as well as in collective labor negotiation and collective conflict management.
Cláudia has been a speaker and trainer in several forums and published articles in specialized publications.
Career
- Since 2019 – Partner at SRS Advogados
- 2017 to 2019 – Managing Lawyer at SRS Advogados
- 2016 to 2017 – Managing Lawyer at PLMJ – Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL
- 2002 to 2015 – Senior Lawyer at PLMJ – Sociedade de Advogados, RL
- 1994 to 2001 – Lawyer at PLMJ – Sociedade de Advogados, RL
- 1992 to 1994 – Trainee at PLMJ – Sociedade de Advogados, RL
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
Memberships
- Portuguese Bar Association
Education
- Post-Graduation in “New Labor Legislation”, Catholic University of Portugal School of Law
- Course in Social Security Law, International University Department of Social Security
- Degree in Law, International University of Lisbon School of Law
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Employment
At SRS Legal
, the employment department is regularly instructed by a multitude of international and domestic companies operating in a variety of sectors, including banking, insurance and aviation, among others. Heading the practice is the ‘extremely competent‘ and now co-managing partner César Sá Esteves
, a highly regarded employment law expert, who specialises in collective bargaining and collective disputes. Mariana Caldeira Sarávia ‘expertly handles redundancy and disciplinary processes‘ for financial services, food and beverage, and retail clients, taking the lead on non-contentious matters related to corporate restructurings, outsourcing and human resources. Ana Luísa Beirão, who oversees the litigation arm of the practice, shines on administrative proceedings and disciplinary actions. Cláudia Varela, another key member of the team, provides valuable counsel to companies from the pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, transport, and IT sectors.