Well-regarded for its ability to marry ‘excellent technical knowledge’ with a ’client-oriented’ approach, the employment group at DLA Piper ABBC covers both transactional employment matters and standalone advisory services. Esteemed as trusted advisers to blue-chip international companies, the team excels in managing complex issues such as collective bargaining agreements, redundancies, employee transfers, and business reorganisations. Benjamim Mendes focuses on individual and mass dismissal procedures, collective bargaining agreements, lay-off procedures and contentious employment matters. Catarina Santos Ferreira is lauded as an ‘extremely professional’ individual who possesses ’remarkable know-how.’ João Guedes advises on the labour law implications of M&A deals, and Sara Leitão regularly assists companies with day-to-day advice.
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Témoignages
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‘The DLA team is exceptional, with different treatment from others I have had the opportunity to work with. The team has demonstrated and continues to demonstrate an enormous level of technical competence and is extremely versatile and available. All commitments undertaken are delivered excellently and on time.'
‘I have to highlight Catarina Santos Ferreira. She is extremely professional and has remarkable know-how combined with an ability to understand the business and needs that are not easy to find.'
‘Excellent technical knowledge, client-oriented. We always find the best solutions with the lowest risk for the customer.'
‘Benjamim Mendes - one of the best professionals in the field of labour law in Portugal. Excellent advice between theory and practice.'
‘DLA Piper's employment department is extremely comprehensive in terms of areas of employment expertise (contracts, litigation, union matters) and offers a diverse range of seniority levels.'
'Benjamim Mendes has always presented the best legal solutions that have helped us achieve our intended objectives and has supported our business with his excellent knowledge of the challenges and opportunities in an ever-changing and fast-paced environment.'
‘This law firm stands out for the excellence of the legal services it provides, combining an innovative and personalised approach with in-depth knowledge of the areas of law in which it operates.'
'The team is made up of highly qualified professionals, with solid and recognised experience. The team's main capability lies in its multidisciplinary approach, in which lawyers from different specialities work in an integrated manner to provide complete solutions adapted to the specific needs of each client.'
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Responsable de la pratique
Benjamim Mendes
Autres avocats clés
João Guedes; Catarina Santos Ferreira; Sara Leitão