Abreu Advogados leverages its ‘extensive experience’ to advise on the full range of employment matters for clients across the healthcare and life sciences, retail, automotive, technology and agri-food sectors. The ’highly qualified’ team is co-led by Carmo Sousa Machado, renowned for her wealth of experience, including in the employment aspects of transactions and restructurings, and Patrícia Perestrelo, who demonstrates expertise in collective bargaining, regulatory strategy and workforce restructuring. Sofia Silva e Sousa is proficient in both public and private employment regimes, with a specialism in sports labour law.

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‘High availability. Rigorous and technically sound in providing answers. Extensive experience in labour law.’
‘Abreu Advogados possesses a deep understanding of our company's business, policies, and management style. In labour law, the firm demonstrates solid experience, both in monitoring market practices and in understanding the complexity inherent in the sector and the company's culture. It also stands out for its continuous updating regarding trends and legislative changes, coupled with particular sensitivity to employee issues.’
‘The service provided is characterised by thorough and prompt explanations, coupled with excellent customer relations. The explanations given have also been absolutely reliable.’
‘What makes this firm unique is the combination of technical excellence, close client relationships, and a culture of continuous innovation. The team is composed of highly qualified professionals with multidisciplinary experience and in-depth knowledge of the national and international legal market.'
'The quality of service provided is distinguished by attention to detail, speed of response, and the ability to anticipate risks and opportunities. The firm values the relationship of trust with its clients, acting as a strategic partner rather than a mere service provider.’
‘The technical and legal expertise in analysing problems, combined with close client relationships in the pursuit of the best solution, is a huge asset of Abreu Advogados.’

Key clients

Audika
Alstom Portugal
Auchan Retail Portugal, S.A.
AXA S.A.
Better Collective
Colt
CTT – Correios de Portugal
Digital Solutions
Dura Automotive Portugal
Grupo IMG
Iberdrola Group
IKEA Group

Work highlights

Advised Lyft on the employment law aspects of its acquisition of Free Now’s Portuguese operations.

Advised AUCHAN GROUP on all employment-related issues arising from its acquisition of DIA Group’s operations in Portugal, involving the transfer of 489 stores and over 2,600 employees.

Advised DISA/PRIO on the employment-related issues arising from its acquisition of VAPO Group’s fuel distribution business, involving the transfer of employees across a 60-station network.

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