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Portugal

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Employment

Praised for its ‘responsiveness’ and ’professionalism’, VdA draws on its ‘deep’ employment law knowledge and multijurisdictional experience to advise on day-to-day matters, collective labour agreements, restructurings and collective dismissals, while continuing to expand its litigation practice. Américo Oliveira Fragoso heads the team and is acclaimed for his ’high level of expertise’ across complex labour and social security matters. Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão is recognised for his extensive experience, including in arbitration proceedings, while the ‘excellent’ Benedita Gonçalves has recently handled restructuring processes and individual and collective negotiations. Tiago Piló is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We are fully satisfied with the performance of the VdA team. The level of professionalism demonstrated is consistently high, exceeding our expectations. Their responsiveness is not only quick, but swift and proactive, ensuring that support for our company as a client is never delayed. This combination of speed and accuracy has been fundamental to the effective management of our legal challenges.’
  • ‘VdA stands out for its technical excellence, rigour, and collaborative approach, offering practical solutions tailored to the business. The team demonstrates deep legal and sectoral knowledge, great availability, and a results-oriented approach.’
  • ‘Manuel Cavaleiro de Brandão demonstrates profound theoretical and practical knowledge, resulting from extensive professional experience. He stands out in client relations, inspiring confidence and conveying serenity in the face of complex and urgent issues. He demonstrates strong team leadership, transparency, and a sense of justice.'
  • 'Pedro Ferreira de Sousa possesses very significant theoretical and practical experience, built throughout an exemplary career. He is exceptional in procedural and litigation matters, both written and oral, revealing virtually inexhaustible energy and a persistent and determined attitude. He presents an exceptional ethical and deontological sense and a remarkable ability to work as part of a team with the client.’
  • ‘José Fernando Barata stands out for his technical knowledge and experience, as well as his ability to find solutions to challenges that not only allow the company to remain compliant with the law but also proactively suggest options that allow us to anticipate situations or resolve challenges more efficiently.'
  • 'Rita Rocha is recommended for her practical and assertive approach to all the challenges we need to overcome, always seeking to find more and better options that meet our needs or more particular issues. She also shows empathy in delicate situations, while maintaining assertiveness.'

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Practice head

Américo Oliveira Fragoso

Other key lawyers

Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão; Benedita Gonçalves; José Fernando Barata; Pedro Ferreira de Sousa; Carolina Cordeiro dos Santos; Marina Costa Cabral; Rita Rocha

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