EMPLOYMENT

Although, much has been said about the difficulties presented by European labour laws, in particular those of Portugal, to adapt to the pressure of more liberal models, a careful definition of the work force structure and the implementation of adequate employment contracts well adapted to meet short term and longer term needs, should ensure a dynamic management of the resources allocated to Portugal.

Our employment lawyers are prepared to advise on:

• Employment law matters regarding the structuring of businesses in Portugal
• Individual and collective employment aspects of mergers and acquisitions
• Service contracts
• Outsourcing
• Confidentiality and restrictive covenants
• Executive remuneration
• Employee share options plans and profit sharing schemes and employee incentive schemes 
• Individual and collective dismissals including court proceedings
• Taxation of employees and social security contributions