A significant part of pbbr’s practice is focused in these areas of the law and also in all areas related with Human Resources or having HR management impact.

pbbr is a member of Ius Laboris – Global Human Resources Lawyers, an international legal alliance, which enables pbbr to  take an active part in cross-border projects, whether in terms of the implementation of policies, restructuring or collective representation.

We provide legal advice, assistance and representation at all stages of employment relations, to various Portuguese and foreign banks and to companies in a wide range of business sectors, including the chemical and pharmaceutical, food, construction, retail, auto and consultancy industries.

Our practice in this area includes:

• Individual hiring and drafting of employment contracts and other agreements
• Negotiation of sensitive separation cases
• Collective bargaining
• Implementation of company policies,Codes of Conduct and Whistleblowing Hotlines
• Assistance on international mobility / secondments
• Immigration and Golden Visa
• Provision of legal advice and assistance in M&A, business reorganisation and restructuring including provision of legal support in connection with mass redundancies and transfers of undertakings
• Preparation and legal support on disciplinary proceedings
• Provision of day-to-day advice and support to companies with regard to social security and safety at work
• Support and Advice on cross-border restructuring and reorganisation operations
• Connection with payroll providers
• Social Security and social security litigation
• Employment litigation and disputes