Employment and Social Security Law

Labor and Social Security Law is a cross-cutting legal area applicable to all companies — public or private — as well as to all individuals. In this regard, Cavaleiro Machado & Associados has brought together the necessary expertise to provide legal counsel and representation to its clients.

Our legal services range from drafting and negotiating individual employment contracts to advising on collective dismissals and the elimination of job positions; conducting or defending disciplinary proceedings; and handling labor litigation. In the area of collective bargaining, we provide legal support to both trade unions and companies, as well as employers’ associations. We also represent clients in administrative proceedings involving labor-related fines, including those imposed by Social Security and other competent authorities.
Preferred areas of action:
Franchising
Commercial and Corporate Law
Litigation and Arbitration
Employment and Social Security Law
Criminal Law

CAVALEIRO MACHADO

Lawyer

Preferred areas of action:
Labor Law (negotiation and relations with trade unions; workplace accidents; labor offenses; disciplinary proceedings; collective dismissals; collective bargaining).
Civil Law
Family and Juvenile Law (divorce, parental responsibilities, inheritance and probate).
Commercial and Corporate Law (Insolvency and Company Recovery); Debt Collection;
Cooperative Law (Cooperatives)
Administrative Offenses.

ISABEL FELÍCIO MARQUES

Lawyer

Preferred areas of action:
Franchising and Distribution;
Tax Law;
Administrative Law;
Competition Law;
Litigation and Arbitration;
Administrative Offenses;
Criminal and Economic Criminal Law;
Family and Juvenile Law.

ERNESTO CARVALHO

Lawyer

Preferred areas of action:
Franchising and Distribution
Civil Law
Commercial and Corporate Law
Insolvency Law
Administrative Offenses Law
Family and Minors Law
Condominiums
Nationality and residence visa procedures

CARINA COELHO

Lawyer