The ‘innovative, disruptive’ CCA Law Firm supports employers and employees on labour disputes, restructurings and downsizing, workplace policies and compliance, as well as contracts and services agreements. The practice is led by the ’excellent’ Pedro Antunes, who manages both preventive matters and in- and out-of-court labour disputes, with a focus on the future of work and the digital and online markets.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

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  • ‘Clear and easy communication, availability (almost always immediate), ability to understand and adapt their opinions to our business culture.’
  • ‘Available, open to finding alternative solutions, friendly and customer-focused. Clear communication.'
  • ‘Team versatility. Quick response. Friendliness. Professionalism. Social responsibility.’
  • ‘There is great ease of communication and flexibility when there is a need to collaborate on an urgent matter.’
  • ‘We were very happy with their services.’
  • ‘The CCA labour team is very practical, combining expertise with high technical quality and practicality. Pedro Antunes is an excellent lawyer, always available to respond to and resolve any challenge in record time. We feel very well supported when we are repeatedly alerted to recent and future legal obligations.'
  • ‘Pedro Antunes is a partner specialising in labour law, but he has a very broad scope of expertise. We feel that with Pedro's support from CCA, we are working with innovative, disruptive lawyers who contribute to the growth of our business. Trusting a lawyer like Pedro is undoubtedly a differentiator; he always has the best solution and acts proactively.’
  • 'Pedro Antunes and Carlos de Oliveira Sarmento were available and promptly responsive to our questions.’

Key clients

  • Google
  • IT People
  • Teya
  • Harsco
  • Bonduelle
  • TripAdvisor Group
  • The Fork
  • Hiscox
  • Time Out
  • Europcar
  • Aldi
  • Go4Mobility
  • C&A
  • Alcon
  • A Padaria Portuguesa
  • Sport TV
  • GM Gaming
  • Salsify
  • Kwan
  • Rupeal

Work highlights

Advised Aldi on day-to-day labour matters in Portugal, represented the company in court to challenge ACT fines, and supported the management of relocation and termination procedures during its operational expansion.
Advises ERS (the Health Regulatory Authority) on ongoing labour, employment, and social security matters.
Advised the shareholders of Padaria Portuguesa on the sale of 100% of the company’s share capital to DAMM RESTAURACIÓN, ensuring full compliance with Portuguese employment regulations through workforce transition support, employment due diligence, and negotiation of key labour provisions.
Practice head

Pedro Antunes

Other key lawyers

Maria Luís Guedes de Carvalho; Carlos de Oliveira Sarmento