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We are looking for people who aim to go further and face the future with confidence.
Our mission is to support companies in their quest to become leading employers in the Portuguese and international markets.
The employment team is especially dedicated to providing legal advice to companies. This advice covers the most critical areas, including collective labour relations, compensation and benefits, restructuring, employment litigation, disciplinary investigations, and settlements.
Because we maintain long-standing relationships with our clients, we have an in-depth knowledge of their organisations, the sectors in which they operate and the challenges they face. Our mission is to support companies in their quest to become leading employers in the Portuguese and international markets.
The employment team is especially dedicated to providing legal advice to companies. This advice covers the most critical areas, including collective labour relations, compensation and benefits, restructuring, employment litigation, disciplinary investigations, and settlements.
Because we maintain long-standing relationships with our clients, we have an in-depth knowledge of their organisations, the sectors in which they operate and the challenges they face.
We have extensive experience in compliance auditing processes and advise on the structuring and implementation of cost reduction strategies, compensation and benefits governance, and social security issues.
Our team supports companies in collective labour relations, especially in relations with workers' representative structures. As a result of our strategic approach, we reach agreements that act as drivers for companies to develop.
We deal with highly complex employment litigation cases, where we define the objectives to be achieved and the strategy to be followed. Above all, we know how to respond in a way that is in line with the risk profile of each client.
We deal with highly sensitive disciplinary investigations, quickly achieving an outcome in line with our clients’ expectations, both in terms of the results and of the management of the process.
Temos uma equipa altamente experiente na área das Reestruturações, que trabalha em parceria com as equipas inhouse e de gestão, para planear e implementar planos de reestruturação para operações especialmente complexas e críticas para o desenvolvimento do seu negócio.
As organizações, seja qual for a forma, dimensão e setor em que operam, estão constantemente à procura de formas de tornar mais eficientes as suas estruturas e a forma como desenvolvem a sua atividade. Apoiamos os nossos clientes neste caminho, usando a nossa experiência para adicionar valor estratégico em matérias operacionais, de financiamento e gestão de risco. Funcionamos sempre numa lógica multidisciplinar com equipas montadas à medida das necessidades específicas dos nossos clientes.
Assessoramos a aquisição e venda de empresas, através de fusão de sociedades, cisão de unidades económicas ou compra e venda de participações sociais ou de áreas de negócio.
Apostamos muito em eficiência e eficácia nos processos de auditoria legal a ativos no âmbito de aquisição ou venda, identificando riscos e contingências estruturais ou decorrentes do negócio e temos experiência alargada na definição de mecanismos de distribuição e mitigação de riscos relacionados com processos de aquisição e venda de empresas, através de instrumentos contratuais ou seguro W&I.
Desde o planeamento estratégico à gestão do cronograma de implementação das diferentes fases da operação, as nossas equipas entregam resultados, trabalham de forma a sobrecarregar o mínimo possível o dia-a-dia dos nossos clientes e dentro do pricing definido.
"PLMJ stands out for combining legal rigour with a practical, results-driven approach. The team is efficient in handling pre-litigation and judicial matters and known for its close collaboration, innovation, and multidisciplinary expertise.
Diogo Duarte de Campos is an exceptional lawyer focused on problem-solving, with a solid theoretical foundation and the highest ethical standards. Always available and quick to react, even on urgent matters. Clear and practical explanations, proactive and reliable advice, and a collaborative approach that inspires trust.
José Pedro Anacoreta is more than a competent lawyer who limits himself to providing legal solutions to requests for help. He is truly a strategic ally who participates in key management decisions. He is someone who has a holistic understanding of the business, continuously challenges us to take innovative initiatives, supports us in managing change and advises us on topics that go far beyond what is strictly legal."
"The quality of service provided was excellent. What set PLMJ apart from other firms was undoubtedly the team. Their labour law knowledge was above market standards, considering the specific issues our company faced this year. Furthermore, the team maintained close collaboration with the company and a very flexible and assertive communication style.
PLMJ distinguishes itself through a combination of high technical rigour, deep market knowledge, and a practical, solution-oriented approach. The team is characterised by its constant availability, strong internal collaboration capabilities, and the integration of different legal specialisations, ensuring a complete and coordinated response even on the most complex issues."
"PLMJ has a market-leading practice that offers advice on the full spectrum of employment law. The firm has a sizeable team that is well versed in collective bargaining agreements, collective dismissals and restructuring. The team also offers strong capabilities in discrimination claims and contentious mandates. It maintains a broad client portfolio that includes domestic and international players in the aviation, banking and retail sectors."
"PLMJ has superb public and administrative law capabilities based in Porto, with an impressive client list that consists of both public entities and major private companies. The firm advises on disputes arising in relation to public concessions for the construction of energy and infrastructure projects. Key lawyers are known for their specific understanding of environment law topics. Additionally, the firm's corporate team is well placed to handle a varied range of transactional and corporate matters, such as share acquisitions and sales, including in the real estate sector. PLMJ has further strengths in the employment area, assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious mandates."
"Outstanding full-service outfit equipped to provide corporate, tax and employment advice, further to advice on administrative law and representation in disputes. Active in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Has a diverse client portfolio covering both domestic and multinational companies from an array of sectors such as retail, technology and energy."
"Sizeable team experienced in collective agreements, employment contracts and restructurings, as well as transactional support. Offers strong capabilities in litigation. Expertise extends to assisting human resource departments with internal policies and employee remuneration structure."
"Sizeable team experienced in collective agreements, employment contracts and restructurings, as well as transactional support. Offers strong capabilities in litigation. Expertise extends to assisting human resource departments with internal policies and employee remuneration structure."
"Outstanding full-service outfit equipped to provide corporate, tax and employment advice, further to advice on administrative law and representation in disputes. Active in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Has a diverse client portfolio covering both domestic and multinational companies from an array of sectors such as retail, technology and energy."
"Sizeable team experienced in collective agreements, employment contracts and restructurings, as well as transactional support. Offers strong capabilities in litigation. Expertise extends to assisting human resource departments with internal policies and employee remuneration structure."
"Outstanding practice able to advise on the full spectrum of employment law. Sizeable team experienced in collective agreements, employment contracts and restructuring as well as transactional support. "
"They provide excellent advice, they have a good and deep knowledge of labor law and can apply it to cases with a practical approach."