Praised for its ability to combine ‘practical experience’ with ’technical excellence’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados‘ employment group offers comprehensive support across a broad spectrum of employment matters, including collective dismissals, disciplinary actions, business transfers, union negotiations, and employment-related due diligence. The practice is jointly steered by Luís Miguel Monteiro and Pedro Pardal Goulão. Monteiro stands out for his expertise in labour and social security litigation, while Goulão is a key port of call for domestic and international clients, offering expertise in sports-related matters and social security issues. Helena Tapp Barroso stands out for her experience in labour and social security litigation, and Isabel Valente Dias earns praise for her 'technical excellence and academic rigour’.
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‘It is a firm in which the client can trust the technical capacity of its lawyers, from partners to juniors, in monitoring issues. Lawyers and other technicians are endowed with technical and personal qualities seeking to respond to the client's interests.'
'This law firm stands out for its combination of technical excellence, personalised service and innovation. The quality of the service provided is evidenced by its strong focus on the needs of its clients, always seeking strategic and tailored solutions, regardless of the complexity of the case.'
'The team is made up of highly qualified professionals who are specialised in various areas of law, which allows the firm to offer a full range of legal services with an integrated and multidisciplinary approach.'
'The team's specialism, combined with practical experience and a commitment to constant updating, guarantees accurate and effective legal advice. One of the characteristics that distinguishes this law firm is its strong focus on innovation and the use of technology.'
'Pedro Goulão is one of the main leaders of the team, known for his expertise in the area of labour law. What sets him apart from the competition is his ability to offer strategic and innovative legal solutions, always aligned with the clients' goals.'
'Isabel Valente Dias: Recognised for her expertise in labour law, she has a reputation for technical excellence and academic rigour, which makes her a reference in the sector. What sets her apart is her ability to combine in-depth legal knowledge with a practical approach.'
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Practice head
Luís Miguel Monteiro; Pedro Pardal Goulão
Other key lawyers
Helena Tapp Barroso; Paula Ponces Camanho; José Amorim Magalhães; Isabel Valente Dias; Rita Ferreira Lopes; Filipa Godinho Duarte; João Diogo Duarte