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Employment contracts
Drafting and review of fixed-term and permanent contracts, termination agreements and special clauses.
Employment Law
Clear rules
at work
Contracts, dismissals, disciplinary procedures, workplace accidents and employment disputes. We advise employees and employers, with particular attention to those who come to work in Portugal from abroad.
Employment Law
Employment Law
At work, problems tend to grow when they are not dealt with early: a badly drafted contract, a flawed disciplinary procedure or unpaid entitlements.
We help employees understand and enforce their rights, and companies comply with the law and prevent disputes.
For both sides
We advise employees and employers; in each case, only one party.
Short deadlines, quick action
Challenging a dismissal or claiming entitlements has deadlines that cannot be missed.
Foreign workers
Linking the employment contract and the residence permit.
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What we do
How we can help
in this field
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Dismissals
Challenging dismissals and advising companies on dismissals for cause or redundancy.
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Disciplinary procedures
Conducting or defending disciplinary procedures in line with the procedural rules.
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Workplace accidents and occupational illness
Reporting, follow-up with the insurer and the court, and calculation of compensation due.
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Entitlements and disputes
Unpaid wages, holidays, overtime and compensation; representation before the labour court and the labour inspectorate (ACT).
From first contact
to resolution
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First contact
Tell us about your situation by phone, email, WhatsApp or the form. We will tell you straight away whether we can help.
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Analysis
We study the documents and deadlines, and identify risks, alternatives and anything still missing.
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Strategy
We explain the proposed course of action, its stages and the costs before going ahead. You decide fully informed.
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Follow-up
We keep you informed of every relevant step without you having to ask. You always deal directly with the lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Questions that deserve
straight answers
I have been dismissed. How long do I have to react?
The deadlines for challenging a dismissal are short and vary with the type of dismissal. Contact us as soon as you receive the notice.
I am a foreign national. Will I lose my residence permit if I lose my job?
Not necessarily, but your situation should be assessed. We review your contract and residence permit together.
Our company needs its contracts reviewed. Do you do that?
Yes. We review contracts, internal rules and procedures to bring them into line with the law.
Other areas
Situations rarely
stay in one area
06Civil LawContractsCivil liabilityDebt recoveryContracts, civil liability, compensation, debt recovery and litigation in court or arbitration.07Corporate & CommercialCompaniesCommercial contractsGovernanceCompany formation, commercial contracts, corporate transactions, governance and shareholder disputes.08Private International LawForeign judgmentsInternational contractsInternational familyRecognition of foreign judgments, international contracts, family matters and estates involving several countries.
Book a consultation
Tell us about your situation.
We will show you the way.
A few lines are enough: what happened, where, and any deadlines. We reply with the next steps and what you need to gather.