Cuatrecasas‘ labour and employment practice demonstrates ’excellence’ in restructurings, M&A transactions, litigation before labour courts and day-to-day assistance. Its ‘pragmatic approach’ is also applied to internal investigations and pay gap analysis. ’Brilliant’ practice head Rui Vaz Pereira leads labour litigation, dispute resolution and collective agreement negotiations. Sandra Lima da Silveira advises on the employment aspects of M&A transactions and supports clients with salary packages, benefits and incentive plans. Inês Pinheiro is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The labour law team at Cuatrecasas, led by Rui Vaz Pereira, is a team of excellence. Beyond their legal brilliance and excellent technical skills, this team adds value through their close client relationship, working as a true extension of the team.'
- 'They know the client, get involved and experience their issues intensely, and are tireless in their pursuit of the best solutions. Without a doubt, the labour law department is, if not the best, one of the best in the market in which it operates.’
- ‘Cuatrecasas possesses extensive knowledge of our group's companies, our way of working and thinking, and our employees. This helps us a lot and makes the processes much more agile. Furthermore, their pragmatic approach should be highlighted.’
- ‘Cuatrecasas' labour law team is an excellent partner. This team is always available, providing quick and detailed responses to our business needs and all legal, labour, and employment relations issues in Portugal. They also have a vision focused on the client's present and future needs, proactively anticipating issues and situations.’
- ‘Our experience with Cuatrecasas has been a huge added value, not only for HR and C-level advice on everyday issues, but also for more structural matters, more appropriate and compliant decision-making, as well as for clarifying doubts raised by workers and service providers who, given the volatility of the market and the business, require more in-depth and often multidisciplinary analysis.'
- ‘Rui Vaz Pereira - customer relations, technical knowledge, availability, professionalism. Pedro Baptista Lima - technical rigour, availability, knowledge of the client's reality, quick response, clear communication.’
Key clients
- Bosch
- Sandfire
- Mercedes Benz
- Correos Express de Portugal
- Driscoll's Portugal
- CUF
- Coindu
- Jones Lang Lasalle
- Ángel Camacho Group
- Pestana Hotel Group
- Husqvarna Portugal
- Envision Pharma Group
Work highlights
Advising Bosch on several lawsuits against the former CEO and four former employees.
Advising Mastrotto Group on the closure of the Arcos de Valdevez plant, affecting all its 350 employees.
Advising Havi Logistics on creating and defining a new IT support business unit for all the group’s companies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Rui Vaz Pereira
Other key lawyers
Sandra Lima da Silveira; Cristina Romariz; Ângela Afonso; Tiago Pestana de Vasconcelos; Pedro Baptista Lima