Fielding a ‘very available, experienced, collaborative’ team, Uría Menéndez’s employment practice is highly regarded for its involvement in major M&A transactions, complex litigation, and company restructurings. Practice head André Nascimento has extensive experience in restructuring operations, leading several downsizing procedures. Susana Bradford Ferreira is noted for her specialism in employment law litigation, social security and pension fund matters.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘Very available, experienced, collaborative team in guiding solutions.'
‘André Pestana stands out for the knowledge he transmits and his ability to solve our problems.'
‘For me, competence is the highlight of Uría's employees, which generates enormous trust in the client.'
‘André Nascimento and Susana Bradford Ferreira: Both competent in the role they perform and they always search for the best solution to the situation.'
'André Nascimento is a highly competent professional who is always willing to look at different situations from a broader perspective and not just in the light of the applicable legal framework.'
'URIA is a law firm whose professionals don't just give context to the legal framework of a given situation, but also guide clients in their decision-making. Availability and the ability to meet deadlines are highly valued.'
Clients clés
- Banco Santander Totta
- Getir Portugal
- Parity Technologies
- Explorer Investments
- Grupo Mapfre
- Otis Elevadores
- GrandVision Portugal
- Bankinter
- Wizink Bank
- Santander Consumer Finance
Points forts
- Advising Getir Portugal on the closure of its operations in Portugal and termination of all employment agreements.
- Advising Banco Santander Totta on an extensive restructuring procedure, which is currently being discussed before the labour courts.
- Advising Bankinter Consumer Finance on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Universo IME, a Portuguese e-money institution, concerning a joint venture for the creation of Portugal’s largest credit institution dedicated to consumer-finance activities.
Avocats
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Susana Bradford Ferreira
Responsable de la pratique
André Pestana Nascimento
Autres avocats clés
Susana Bradford Ferreira, Liliana Silveira de Freitas