Tiago Cortes
Joined PLMJ in 1994.
Partner and co-head of the Employment and Labour practice.
About Tiago
Tiago is a partner and co-head of the Employment Labour practice. He has 30 years’ experience in labour law and is widely recognised in the market for his skills in this area.
Tiago’s comprehensive technical knowledge in this area is allied to a practical and results-oriented approach based on implementing creative solutions with controlled risk. He deals with everything from individual employment disputes to corporate restructuring on an international scale.
Tiago appears regularly before the courts and this direct contact allows him to maintain the level of confidence needed to provide assertive advice to his clients.
Over the course of his career, he has worked with many sectors but, in particular, telecoms, aviation, industry, mining, pharmaceutical and banking, representing the majority of the leading Portuguese and foreign companies that do business in the country.
Tiago has a law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon.
Academic Background
- Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 1989
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 1991
Professional Background
- Partner at PLMJ since 2005
Impact of the State Budget on the labour area
PLMJ nominated in all categories of the Iberian Lawyer Labour Awards 2022
PLMJ wins award for 'Provision of Services - Lawyers' from Human Resources 2022
Changes to the rules on remote working
WWL recognises Tiago Cortes as a 'Recommended Lawyer' in Labour, Employment & Benefits 2021
Eighteen PLMJ lawyers recognised by Who’s Who Legal
PLMJ has 22 practice areas ranked and 58 lawyers recommended in The Legal 500
Chambers & Partners Europe 2018 – PLMJ has more lawyers than any other Portuguese law firm with top rankings
Chambers Europe
"Clients value him for being "an excellent communicator."
"He earns plaudits for his technical prowess combined with an ability to find very practical solutions to the issues at hand."
"Clients appreciate his negotiation skills and that he is technically knowledgeable, has an objective approach and is clear in his presentation of the risks and benefits to each solution, which allows us to make grounded and well-informed decisions."
"He is permanently available and an open-minded person when we need to discuss and analyze."