Américo Oliveira Fragoso
Américo Oliveira Fragoso
Américo Oliveira Fragoso joined VdA in 2013. Partner co-Head of the Labour practice. In such capacity he has been assisting clients in various areas of Labour Law and Social Security Law, including both individual and collective employment relations.
Américo also representes domestic and foreign clients in numerous corporate restructuring procedures, with regard to the acquisition and sale of companies or undertakings, conducting dismissal proceedings and he is regularly involved in the planning and execution of corporate pension schemes and benefits.
The legal assistance provided also includes the structuring and implementation of pension and benefit plans in companies, as well as advice on the issues marking the future of labour law, related to digitalisation, AI and Labour Tech.
He also represents clients regarding employment litigation.
Law degree University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Master in Law (LLM) - (Scientific) Master in Labour and Corporate Sciences - Lisbon University, Faculty of Law.
Post Graduate Course in Sports Law from the Faculty of Law - Lisbon School of the Portuguese Catholic University.
Post Graduate Course in Labour Law Advanced Studies, Portuguese Catholic University, Faculty of Law .
Post Graduate Course on Commercial and Corporate Law, Lisbon University Faculty of Law.
Guest Lecturer of Corporate and Labour Law at IST - Instituto Superior Técnico (2013-2019).
Guest Lecturer of Masters Labour Course in Catholic University in Mozambique (2013).
Trainee Assistant Professor at Lisbon University Faculty of Law (2006-2010).
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law of Eduardo Mondlane University in Mozambique under the Cooperation Agreement entered into with the Lisbon Faculty of Law (2006- 2009).
Before joining the firm he worked as na Associate at DLA Pipper | ABBC - Azevedo Neves, Benjamim Mendes, Carvalho & Associados RL and as an Associate at PLMJ - A.M. Pereira Sáragga Leal, Oliveira Martins, Júdice e Associados".
Author of various books and articles namely in Labour Law:
- Dos Contratos de Trabalho a Prazo - Reflexões sobre o regime jurídico introduzido pela nova Lei do Trabalho (Work published on the Digital Library Ius Commune of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- HIV/SIDA em Moçambique - Breves considerações jurídico-laborais (Work published on the Digital Library Ius Commune of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- Contratos de Adesão no novo Código Comercial de Moçambique (Work published on the Digital Library Ius Commune of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- Contributo para um estudo sobre o Despedimento por Inadaptação à luz do Código do Trabalho (Work published on the Digital Library Ius Commune of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- O Administrador e o cúmulo com o Contrato de Trabalho - Um estudo sobre o artigo 398.º do Código das Sociedades Comerciais (Work published on the Library of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- Concorrência Fiscal - Código de Conduta e Modelo OCDE (Work published on the Library of the Lisbon Faculty of Law)
- Labour Contract Termination by employees in Mozambique (expected publication)
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Employment - Band 3
Up and Coming"Américo is a very well-seasoned lawyer with a deep knowledge of legal details. He is always available and transmits confidence in his solutions." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Next Generation Partner"Américo Oliveira Fragoso is distinguished by his deep understanding of technical aspects and market operations, along with his constant availability, empathy, and communication skills."
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Chambers Europe
Employment - Band 4
Up and coming"Américo Oliveira Fragoso is a very complete lawyer, who dominates the themes, even the most complex ones that unlock the right to work; Américo is always available, has a flexible posture and is focused on solutions." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Next Generation Partners"Americo Oliveira Fragoso combines an in-depth knowledge of the law with a practical and effective approach to solving the problems that are handed to him."
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Chambers Europe
Employment - Band 4
Star Associate"Américo Oliveira Fragoso has a deep knowledge of the legal context but also of the trends in different business sectors, which allows him to give in-depth advice." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Rising star"Américo Fragoso, is why I work with VdA. His main qualities are his total availability to clients, the care and proximity with which he treats them and the speed of response to questions that are sometimes very complex. Additionally, he is a lawyer with great technical competence, mastering not only labour matters (his area of expertise), as well as others from various legal areas. He is upfront and transparent in his legal advice and has a critical and innovative spirit that sets him apart from"
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Chambers Europe
Employment - Band 4
Star Associate"He is an excellent professional with deep knowledge of his area and many resources to provide solutions. His relations with customers are extremely cordial and inspire confidence from the first moment." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Rising Stars; Recommended Lawyers"Definitively stands out in the market, given his permanent availability, deep knowledge of the market's practices and solid knowledge of the employment legal system." "He is always available and has a high level of expertise, and provides excellent advice when matters are complex." "Great technical knowledge and availability; he also stands out for his excellent communication and negotiation skills in difficult situations."
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Chambers Europe
Employment - Band 4
Associate to watch"Very creative." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Rising Stars / Recommended Lawyers"Constantly seeks to understand the organisational reality, and stands out for advising and looking for solutions that mitigate risk."