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Portugal

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Employment

Deloitte Legal TELLES, having joined forces in January 2026, advises on a broad spectrum of employment matters, from restructurings and audits to the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, disputes and compliance matters. Key figures in the team include Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira, with recent work in relocations and restructurings, and Pedro Ulrich, experienced in individual and collective labour relations as well as international mobility matters. Sofia Pamplona coordinates the team in Porto, assisting clients with day-to-day employment advisory matters.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira is a professional of great balance and professionalism, capable of adapting to rapidly changing contexts.’
  • ‘The employment team at TELLES is composed of dynamic, attentive and proactive professionals, highly responsive in all circumstances and strongly committed to understanding the nuances of their clients’ businesses.’
  • ‘We work mainly with Sofia Pamplona, who demonstrates outstanding availability, attitude and exceptional clarity of information.’
  • ‘Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira’s understanding of our business is critical to the success of this service; he speaks the language of business and aligns legal requirements without adding unnecessary complexity, even on more complex matters.’
  • ‘In particular, I would highlight Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira, whose extensive experience in employment law and strategic vision are invaluable in resolving complex cases, combined with clear communication and strong attention to detail.’
  • ‘The team delivers very fast, constructive and clear responses, with a strong solution-oriented mindset, acting as a true facilitator of the business.’

Key clients

  • Leroy Merlin (ADEO Group) TE Connectivity, Ltd (Tyco Electronics) PepsiCo Group Accor Group KION Group Belmond Reid’s Palace Hotel (LVMH) Inflammatix Inc Puig Broadcom Inc DAUFOOD Portugal Nors Group Repsol Polímeros, S.A. PSA SINES (Group PSA International Pte Ltd) Sonae Capital Group Navan DomusVi GlobalStep

Work highlights

Advised Leroy Merlin on the reorganisation of the company in Portugal towards greater levels of employment efficiency and modernity.
Advised PepsiCo Group on the completion of an organisation and legal assessment on work schedule-related matters.
Assisted KION Group's subsidiaries in Portugal with an assessment on work schedules and salary impacts.
Practice head

Gonçalo Pinto Ferreira

Other key lawyers

Pedro Ulrich; Sofia Pamplona; João Dotti de Carvalho; Stephanie Gonçalves

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