Littler Opens Fourth Portugal Office with Porto Location

PORTO, PORTUGAL (April 7, 2026) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labor law practice representing management, today announced the opening of a new office in Porto, Portugal. The Porto office marks the firm’s fourth location in the country, joining its existing offices in Lisbon, the Algarve and Coimbra, and will be managed by partner Nuno Abranches Pinto, with local support from associate João Rocha da Silva.

Located in one of Portugal’s leading business centers, the Porto office strengthens the firm’s ability to support employers throughout the northern region. With a unique position in the market given its exclusive focus on labor and employment law, Littler Portugal advises domestic and multinational companies across a broad range of workplace matters, while also advising employers across Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa and Asia.

“Portugal is an important part of our robust European platform, and Porto has long been a center of economic activity and entrepreneurship in the country,” said Stephan Swinkels, partner and co-lead of the Global Practice at Littler. “Expanding into Porto reflects our long-term commitment to the region and further strengthens our global capabilities. We look forward to working with Porto’s dynamic business community to navigate their most pressing workplace challenges.”

Working closely with colleagues across Portugal, the Porto office will focus on advising employers on complex labor and employment matters while supporting the firm’s continued growth and client development efforts in the region. The new office also brings the firm closer to Porto’s vibrant professional community and growing pool of legal talent.

“With teams now in several key regions of Portugal, we are well positioned to assist employers wherever they operate,” said David Carvalho Martins, Portugal Office Managing Shareholder. “Our focus has always been on providing practical, business-oriented advice on workplace issues, and this expansion allows us to serve clients even more effectively.”

Littler expanded into Portugal in 2021 and the team has since grown to more than a dozen lawyers. Globally, the firm has more than 100 offices across four continents – North America, South America, Asia and Europe – and offers multinational employers comprehensive legal support on cross-border employment matters, labor relations, dispute resolution, and litigation.

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