Lauded for its ‘great experience and knowledge’, the team at Garrigues delivers comprehensive legal support to clients operating in various sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, real estate, IT, and retail. With a strong foothold in Porto, the firm is a popular choice for both national and international clients, handling a mix of corporate, M&A, banking, finance, employment, tax, and dispute resolution matters, with a notable focus on cross-border work. The employment and social security team - led by Rui Valente and João Soares Almeida - frequently handles high-profile mandates such as collective dismissals and layoff proceedings. Tomás Pessanha, who is praised for his ’high professionalism’, heads the corporate and M&A department, advising multinational corporations on complex private equity, venture capital, and high-value corporate transactions, with support from Manuel Liberal Jerónimo. André de Oliveira Correia is a key figure in employment law.
L’éditorial du Legal 500
- Profil
- Réseaux sociaux
Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘Extensive knowledge in a wide range of areas, with dedicated support.'
'Mafalda Moreira - always clear and pragmatic answers.'
‘High quality of service; huge availability; high level of knowledge; active search for innovative solutions.'
‘The Garrigues team has extensive experience in dealing with the complexity of international transactions and in leading and coordinating the liaison with lawyers from the other countries involved.’
‘Our relationship with Tomás Pessanha is one of great trust and has been going on for many years, even before Tomás Pessanha joined Garrigues. He has always provided us with a service of high professionalism. He also has a great knowledge of the client, which allows him to anticipate solutions. It is a relationship of true partnership.'
‘This firm guarantees legal support in the main areas that a company may need. It is made up of teams with a very strong degree of specialisation in the most diverse areas, with great experience and knowledge in dealing with situations similar to our needs.'
'André Oliveira Correia stands out as a benchmark in labour law. His technical competence and experience in this specific area make him a trusted partner for clients facing complex labour issues. André is valued for his strategic approach and ability to interpret and apply legislation in a practical and effective way, always with a focus on solutions that meet the specific needs of each client.'
'With regard to the members of the team, I would naturally single out partner João Soares Almeida for his availability, experience and ability to understand the business and the reality of the sector and/or company, adjusting the solution to the organisational context, while naturally maintaining the required standards of security and rigour.'
Clients clés
- Amorim Group
- Samsung Portugal
- Bosch Group
- BNP Paribas
- Max Stock
- Vallis Capital Partners
- Taga Urbanic
- Farminveste (ANF Group)
- Fischer Connectors
- WireCo WorldGroup
Points forts
- Advised Crestview Partners on the sale of a majority stake in TenCate (and, indirectly, of its Portuguese affiliates) to affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners.
- Advised Generali on the labour issues arising from Generali's acquisition of Liberty, leading the TUPE procedure affecting hundreds of employees in Portugal.
- Assisted Ramada Investimentos e Indústria (a listed company in Euronext Lisbon) with the sale of its steel manufacturing affiliate, Ramada Aços S.A., alongside with the subsidiaries of the latter to 1Thing Investments.
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.
Rui Valente
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
Manuel Liberal Jerónimo
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 Oliveira Correia
Responsable de la pratique
Rui Valente; Tomás Pessanha; João Soares Almeida
Autres avocats clés
Manuel Liberal Jerónimo, André de Oliveira Correia, Mafalda Moreira, André Gualter de Vasconcellos