Ana Rita Nascimento | Fieldfisher
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Professional background

Professional background

With over 20 years of experience, I am a dedicated legal professional specializing in Labour Law, Social Security, and Employment matters, providing comprehensive support to both corporate and individual clients.

My expertise covers advisory work, support clients through complex restructuring processes and M&A (mergers and acquisitions), compliance, and labour litigation, ensuring clients receive strategic and practical solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Member of the Disciplinary Board of the Ordem dos Revisores Oficiais de Contas (OROC) since 2024.

I approach each case with thoughtful strategic planning, always aiming to find the most effective solution for the client.

Focused and pragmatic, I prioritize clear communication and practical results, always striving to resolve complex issues efficiently and with the client’s best interests at heart.

Professional Associations:

  • Portuguese Bar Association since 2008.
  • Portuguese Employment Law Association (APODIT) since 2015.
  • European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA) since 2025.

Awards:

Finalist at Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards in the following categories: Lawyer of The Year Litigation, Lawyer of The Year Non-Contentious & Advisory, Lawyer of The Year Restructuring, Lawyer of The Year M&A And Employment-Related Issues, Lawyer of The Year Social Security (2026).

Education

Education

Faculty of Law University of Lisbon (2016)

Master’s Degree in Labour Law Sciences

Faculty of Law University of Lisbon (2005)

Law Degree

Notable deals

Notable deals

US Listed Acquisition: 100+ Employee Portuguese Manufacturer

Advising a US publicly listed company on the acquisition of a Portuguese manufacturer of industrial digital printing equipment with over 100 employees.

Due Diligence Laboral em Aquisições no Setor Tecnológico

Aconselhamento a um grupo europeu de software na due diligence laboral realizada no âmbito da aquisição de duas empresas tecnológicas portuguesas.

Advising a Leading Multinational

Advising a leading multinational consultancy with operations in Portugal as it expanded its local presence, providing specialised HR support, including ongoing employment law guidance, oversight of disciplinary procedures and assistance on complex matters such as non‑compete clauses and related contractual issues.

Lawyers I've worked with