Garrigues

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.