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.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
- Profil
- Réseaux sociaux
Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
'High quality of service; huge availability; high level of knowledge; active search for innovative solutions.'
‘Availability, reliability, rigour, trust.'
‘They are the perfect mix between the technical knowledge that is sought and the impeccable personal and professional treatment. They always provide quality services with close and impeccable treatment. The best firm I have worked with in every sense.'
‘We work directly with João Soares Almeida, who is an exceptional lawyer and a friendly and accessible person. We trust his judgment completely in the matters we ask him, he always answers with confidence and fully identifies with the client.'
‘This law firm is unique in its ability to provide high-quality services in a wide range of legal areas. The team is highly qualified and experienced, with extensive legal knowledge and a practical, proactive approach.'
'With a focus on client satisfaction, the team works one-on-one with clients to understand their specific needs and provide creative and effective solutions.'
'What sets this law firm apart from others in the national legal market is its ability to combine the experience and resources of a large firm with client-centric attention to detail.'
'The proximity and ability to establish an environment of extreme trust with the client, based on the execution of work that was always impeccable.'
Clients clés
- Eberspaecher – Purem Tondela
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Portugal
- Faurecia / Forvia
- Avincis (former Babcock)
- Generali
- Bosch
- Super Bock Group
- Sonae
- Hijos de Rivera (Estrella Galicia)
- Mahle
Points forts
- Advised Generali on the labour issues arising from Generali's acquisition of Liberty in the Iberian Peninsula, leading the TUPE procedure affecting hundreds of employees in Portugal.
- Successfully represented company within Mystic Invest Group in litigation proceedings against the Portuguese social security department concerning furlough payments during the Covid pandemic.
- Assisted Kirchhoff in the implementation of the societas europaea legal framework inPortugal.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
João Soares Almeida
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.
André de Oliveira Correia
Rita Nogueira Neto
Responsable de la pratique
Rui Valente
Autres avocats clés
João Soares de Almeida, Rita Nogueira Neto, André de Oliveira Correia, Ricardo Grilo