Benedita Gonçalves
Benedita Gonçalves joined the Labor practice area in the Porto office in 2007. Benedita focuses her practice on labor and social security law, notably employee hiring, restructuring, labor audits, pay and benefits, dismissal procedures, individual and collective bargaining, and labor disciplinary proceedings.
She has also worked actively in litigation, representing companies in several areas of labor law.
Throughout her career Benedita has worked in various industries, particularly in the auto, manufacture, transport, health and pharmaceuticals industries, and represented a large number of major national and foreign companies in Portugal.
Law Degree, Portuguese Catholic University in Oporto, Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Employment Law, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Post Graduate Course in New Labour Law in the Public Function.
Before joining the firm was a partner at "Pinto Júnior & Associados" law firm.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English.
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Chambers Europe
Porto - General Business Law - Band 2
Band 3"The availability, responsiveness, knowledge and all the support Benedita Gonçalves gives us in this operation are extraordinary."Employment - Band 3
Band 4"Benedita Gonçalves has clear and objective communication, with the ability to analyse complex cases and propose solutions, identifying respective risks. She is empathetic, understands our needs and manages stressful situations well. She is an excellent negotiator and mediator of conflicts." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 1
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Next Generation Partner"I highlight Benedita Gonçalves, who combines being an extraordinary human being with high professional competence, being an excellent professional who does not limit herself to legal matters, seeking to help our business maintain the harmony and well-being of employees, given her intrinsic knowledge of our organisation."
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Chambers Europe
Porto - General Business Law - Band 2
Band 3Employment - Band 3
Band 4"Benedita Fernandes Gonçalves is an experienced lawyer who assists with restructuring matters and the employment aspects of acquisitions. Additionally, she supports companies on transfers of employees and HR matters." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 1
Next Generation PartnerPortugal | Employment - Tier 2
Next Generation Partner"Benedita Gonçalves stands out for her focus on labour and social security law."
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Chambers Europe
Porto - General Business Law - Band 2
Band 3 (Employment)"Benedita Fernandes Gonçalves is a labour expert who is very responsive and client-oriented." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 1
Next Generation PartnerPortugal | Employment - Tier 2
Key Lawyer"Benedita Gonçalves is exceptional, combining extensive knowledge with a friendly and humorous demeanour."
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto - Band 2
Up and Coming"Benedita Fernandes Gonçalves has all the skills and fights a lot for the client's interest." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 2
Rising starsPortugal | Employment - Tier 2
Key lawyer
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto - Band 3
Associate to Watch: Employment -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
RecommendedPortugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 2
Rising star
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto -
Associate to Watch: Employment"Her advice was always prompt, commercial and to the point." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Employment - Tier 2
Recommended LawyersPortugal | Oporto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 2
Rising stars / Recommended Lawyers"A great support in our organization in terms of support of HR activities." "Not only an excellent lawyer but also a fantastic human being. In the support provided to our company regarding labor issues I am always confident and secure with the information I receive. She also leads her team in a way that there is always someone available and with the best fit to solve any issue that arises."
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto - Band 3
Associate to Watch: Employment"She really throws herself into the work." "Very pragmatic, precise and knowledgeable on the intricacies of Portuguese law."