Lauded for its ability to combine the ‘experience and resources of a large firm with client-centric attention to detail’, Garrigues Portugal is well positioned to advise domestic and multinational corporations on a host of employment matters, with particular expertise in collective dismissals, redundancy procedures, outsourcing, and social security matters. Leading the team is Rui Valente, who maintains a busy practice, advising on collective dismissals and layoff proceedings. He is supported by João Soares Almeida, a name to note for clients operating in the retail, wind energy, automotive, tech and finance sectors, and Rita Nogueira Neto, who stands out for her multijurisdictional experience. André Oliveira Correia is recommended for his work on collective dismissals, furlough procedures, and transfers of undertakings.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
João Soares Almeida
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
André de Oliveira Correia
Rita Nogueira Neto
Practice head
Rui Valente
Other key lawyers
João Soares de Almeida, Rita Nogueira Neto, André de Oliveira Correia, Ricardo Grilo