Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is trusted for its ‘excellent service’ across employment and social security matters, spanning day-to-day advice, litigation and the employment aspects of M&A transactions. Practice head Madalena Caldeira brings ’profound technical competence’ and experience in employment litigation and advisory, including due diligence processes and staff transfers in the context of acquisitions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent professionals, always attentive to problems and always available. Excellent service.’
- ‘The labour law department at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo stands out for its rare combination of deep technical knowledge, strategic vision, and a highly collaborative and client-focused approach.'
- 'The team demonstrates an exceptional understanding of the labour law framework, both nationally and internationally, combining legal rigour with remarkable practical and business acumen.'
- 'Gómez-Acebo & Pombo combines the solidity of a large Iberian structure with a culture of proximity and personalised support. This hybrid approach translates into a highly efficient, agile, and tailored provision of legal services to meet the specific needs of each client.'
- 'The team demonstrates solid leadership and client communication characterised by closeness and trust, as well as a continuous commitment to the professional development of its staff—elements that reflect a genuine commitment to excellence.’
- ‘Madalena Caldeira is an exceptional and outstanding lawyer - combining profound technical competence with a strategic and practical vision rare in the market, demonstrating an extraordinary ability to quickly understand the business context in which we operate and to transform complex legal issues into clear, secure, and effective solutions.'
Key clients
- PVH Corp.
- NIKE
- Sovos
- De’Longhi Portugal
- Aernnova
- Globalvia
- Haworth
- Grupo JJ Louro
- Estoril Palácio
- Yageo
- Samvardhana
Work highlights
Advised Newpal - Investimentos SGPS on the acquisition of Prado - Cartolinas da Lousã from Atena I – Fundo de Capital de Risco Clearsight Turnaround Fund III (Sca) Sicav-Sif.
Practice head
Madalena Caldeira
Other key lawyers
Ana Baptista Borges; João Roque Branco