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From the Lisbon office, which opened in 2005, we cover all angles of business law, combining in-depth knowledge of the practical realities in Portugal with the experience of our international office network. Our diversification by area and country offers clients a truly unique service.
The Garrigues Portugal team is made up of over 100 professionals who fully identify with the values of the Portuguese legal profession, share a solid business culture and boast a strong international profile. We know the market well and have own offices in Portugal’s two major economic hubs, Lisbon and Oporto.
We take part in the most significant and complex deals in Portugal, making us a go-to partner for Portuguese, European and multinational companies operating in different sectors. Garrigues provides companies with insight and guidance in an increasingly dynamic, technological and specialized market, with major challenges ahead.
We also bring to the table the expertise of a major firm with more than 2,000 professionals across the Americas, Asia and Europe, and a direct presence in global financial centers, including New York, London, Brussels and Shanghai.
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For the first time in three years, the government is updating the meal allowance paid to public administration employees. This change will also affect the private sector, impacting on the tax exemption thresholds applicable to this kind of…
From 1 January 2026, the minimum wage in Madeira increases to €980, overriding any lower amount set in employment contracts or collective bargaining agreements. Employers shall update any salaries below this threshold and adjust part‑time workers…
Decree-Law no. 139/2025, of December 29th was publish on Portugal’s Official Gazette, ruling the minimum monthly wage’s increase to € 920.00, with effects from January 1st, 2026, onwards.
This index is the reference for several social security benefits.