pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados RL delivers ‘integrated, agile, and strategically designed’ solutions to a diverse client base, covering day-to-day matters, policy implementation, collective bargaining, litigation and disciplinary processes. Practice head Inês Reis is noted for balancing clients’ best interests with minimal litigation risk in matters concerning social security, employee benefits, pension funds and litigation. Inês Oom de Sacadura advises on both contentious and non-contentious matters across a range of sectors, including media, hospitality, real estate and tech.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is very available, quick, and efficient. Their expertise in the field is solid, which greatly facilitates our daily work because we can trust them completely and delegate areas of expertise that we lack.’
- ‘The quality of the service is based on our ability to offer integrated, agile, and strategically designed legal solutions that combine technical rigour with business pragmatism. The team is recognised for its availability, ethics, and commitment to creating value for the client, which guarantees lasting relationships of trust.’
- ‘The professionals combine technical expertise, critical thinking, and a collaborative spirit. Each team member shares the same culture: serving the client with excellence, integrity, and innovation.’
- ‘The PBBR labour team inspires complete confidence, adds value, and has provided exemplary support for our company's growth. We can say that the team is highly specialised, competent, and always available. It has been a privilege to collaborate with PBBR.'
- 'Their contribution has been decisive in ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations in labour law matters within the context of our rapid growth and team expansion. Furthermore, their support in developing labour policies and designing innovative solutions adapted to different work styles and employee profiles is noteworthy.’
- ‘I recommend Inês Oom de Sacadura and Márcia Romeira for their competence, friendliness, and willingness to go beyond legalese in their communication and approach.’
- ‘We would highlight Inês Oom de Sacadura, who combines strategic vision in understanding the challenges faced by the company, with high technical competence, contributing indispensably to the definition of our labour policies and to advising on labour lawsuits.'
- 'Márcia Romeiro proved tireless in supporting us, demonstrating dedication, rigour and proactivity, qualities through which she ensured practical and effective solutions on a daily basis.’
- ‘Inês Reis provides a very high-quality service, closely monitors the most complex situations, and proposes the implementation of strategies and actions that seek to reconcile the best interests of clients with the lowest risk of litigation. I consider Inês Reis one of the best in the field, with a very realistic and pragmatic view of what is happening in organisations.'
Key clients
- WRH LK LISBON
- VISOR.AI PORTUGAL
- INOEH CARE (INOCOS)
- Cimpor
- ASF – Autoridade de Supervisão Seguros e Fundos de Pensões
- Mondial Relay (Inpost)
- SPAC - Sindicato Pilotos Aviação Civil
- Pepco
- Catcher Marketplace
- SECRETSCREEN, UNIPESSOAL, LDA.
- BP Portugal
- Nova DS Smith
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kantar Business Services
- UBER
- BetClic
- CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD
- Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia
- MASTERCARD Portugal
- Swarovski Ibérica
Work highlights
Advised InPost (Mondial Relay’s Portuguese branch) on the termination of two employees holding relevant positions within the company and the assignment of an employee from the Polish parent company to the Portuguese entity.
Assisted to SPAC, the Civil Aviation Pilots Union, in the negotiation and review of the collective bargaining agreement and other agreements with Azores Airlines.
Advised Pepco on the establishment and opening of its operations in Portugal.
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Practice head
Inês Reis
Other key lawyers
Inês Oom de Sacadura; Márcia Romeira; Bruno Soeiro Barbosa