Frederico Vidigal, Senior Associate Lawyer and Coordinator of the Energy group at MACEDO VITORINO, has been honored with the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Portugal" award for Mergers and Acquisitions Law (M&A).
Specializing in M&A transactions and energy-related projects, Frederico expertise in license and regulation matters, brings significant expertise to public procurement tenders, allowing advise both national and international companies.
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At the Web Summit in Lisbon, we are partnering with Pihr - Pay Equity Softwareto advance Equal Pay in Portugal.
Our collaboration demonstrates that achieving pay equity goes beyond compliance; paired with MACEDO VITORINO’s legal expertise and PIHR's cutting-edge software, we provide tailored support to help organizations implement pay equity initiatives effectively and in line with Portuguese regulations.
Together, we’re working towards a more transparent and equitable future in the workplace. Join us on this journey!
Today marks Equal Pay Day in Portugal, a fundamental milestone in pursuit a fair society. The gender pay gap in the EU remains a concerning reality, with a difference of approximately 13%.MACEDO VITORINO and Pihr - Pay Equity Software, are introducing a new integrated solution to the Portuguese market, combining technology and legal advisory services to support an effective and fair transition for Portuguese companies.
The new EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970, May 10, 2023) arrises at a time of increased social, economic, and political pressure to ensure fairer and more equitable pay practices.
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MACEDO VITORINO's Energy, Banking and Finance, Real Estate & Environment and M&A practices ranked in Best Law Firms 2025 Portugal by Leaders League.
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On November 12th, from 10:00 to 11:00 (PT time), MACEDO VITORINO and Pihr - Pay Equity Software, a Swedish company specializing in pay equity, will host a webinar on the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Portugal.
This Directive marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to address the gender pay gap, a persistent issue affecting companies and organizations across Europe. We will cover various topics, including correcting gender pay disparities within organizations in Portugal.
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Susana Teixeira joins the team at Macedo Vitorino, where she provides support in the areas of Compliance, Corporate Law, Notarial Services, and Customer Experience.
Catarina Figueira and Manuel de Almeida Toledo have been admitted to the bar and promoted to Junior Associates of our firm. Catarina focuses on Labor Law, Corporate Law, and Litigation, while Manuel enhances our expertise in Public Law, particularly in Energy and Telecommunications, and Banking.
Cláudia Mendes Torres has joined our Labor Law team as a Senior Associate and has more than 20 years of experience in Labor Law. Cláudia has a strong academic background, has taught in a Post-graduate Course, is a certified trainer and has participated in several publications. With her expertise, she shall provide legal advice to national and international companies in a wide range of sectors and areas (including, private companies and state-owned enterprises), covering, among others, pre-selection, selection, negotiation and hiring, as well as remuneration and benefits, restructuring, disciplinary procedures, resolution and labor disputes, dismissals and labour audits (Due Diligence).
PIHR a leading SaaS company focused on reducing the gender pay gap, is proud to announce a legal and strategic partnership with highly recognized Portuguese law firm Macedo Vitorino. This collaboration aims to provide companies and other entities operating in Portugal with innovative pay equity software and necessary legal guidance to ensure compliance with legal pay transparency duties arising from the EU pay transparency Directive. It is expected that this Directive to be transposed shortly into national legislation. With a growing demand for transparency in compensation practices across Europe, this collaboration aims to assist and facilitate the implementation of the said standards.
PIHR’s COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
PIHR is deeply committed to advancing workplace equality by providing innovative solutions that promote pay transparency and fairness. Through data-driven insights and expert guidance, PIHR empowers organizations to identify and close pay gaps, ensuring that every employee is valued and compensated equitably. Our mission is to create more inclusive and just workplaces, where equal opportunities are the standard, not the exception. “This collaboration with Macedo Vitorino marks an exciting step forward in our mission to promote pay equity globally. By combining our expertise, we can empower businesses in Portugal to go beyond regulatory compliance, driving meaningful change and fostering workplaces built on fairness, transparency, and trust." said Magnus Drogell, Founder and CEO of PIHR.
MACEDO VITORINO’S EXPERTISE IN PORTUGUESE LAW
Macedo Vitorino, a well-known Law Firm for its expertise in labor law, corporate, banking, telecommunications, energy and infrastructures, sees this partnership as an opportunity to assist companies and other entities operating in Portugal regarding transparency pay issues. "This partnership marks an important step for companies and other entities operating in Portugal in implementing the EU Pay Transparency Directive. At Macedo Vitorino, we are thrilled with this partnership with PIHR, a Swedish company that is a global leader in pay equity. We are excited to be able to add the use of PIHR's pay equity software to our legal services, ensuring our clients a full package so they can implement the best practices regarding the equal pay principle”, said Guilherme Dray, Senior Partner at Macedo Vitorino and Head of the Employment Group.
The IMPORTANCE OF PAY TRANSPARENCY IN THE EU
The EU Pay Transparency Directive is a landmark regulation that seeks to eliminate the gender pay gap and ensure equal pay, inter alia, among men and women. With the new Directive, businesses will be required to report and correct eventual pay differences, ensuring greater transparency in salary structures. Portugal, like other EU countries, is expected to transpose the Directive, making this collaboration between PIHR and Macedo Vitorino both timely and crucial. Within this partnership, Macedo Vitorino and PIHR are able to offer legal and technological solutions that allow for the anticipation of the implementation of the EU Directive and the new legislation that will be enacted in Portugal.
IBERIAN LAWYER Awards please us to announce the award for "Lawyer of the Year" with Guilherme Dray in the category of "Public Sector Employment" 2024!
Our labor team, Ana Paula Santiago, Estela Guerra, and Joana Fuzeta da Ponte also attended the gala ceremony in Madrid!
Access to all winners here: Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2024, the winners - Iberian Lawyer