Beatriz Pedroso de Carvalho
Associate Lawyer • Oporto
Beatriz Pedroso de Carvalho is an Associate Lawyer at Abreu Advogados, having joined the firm in 2024. Her practice focuses primarily on employment law matters.
She has particular experience in employment law and human resources management matters, advising domestic and international clients across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on the services and agri-food sectors.
She advises on employment relations, the execution and termination of employment contracts, working conditions and redundancy procedures, as well as related pre-litigation matters and employment disputes.
She also has experience in handling a wide range of disciplinary proceedings, particularly those involving dismissal for gross misconduct.
Experience
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Drafting employment contracts, amendments and other employment-related supporting documentation.
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Advising domestic companies in legal proceedings, including claims arising from workplace accidents.
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Advising companies on employment law matters, including statutory and collective bargaining provisions, and representing them in court proceedings.
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Conducting employment due diligence for a company in the industrial sector, specifically analysing employment-related risks and identifying and quantifying potential liabilities.
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Advising companies on disciplinary proceedings, particularly proceedings with a view to dismissal for gross misconduct.
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Advising employees on various employment law matters, including disciplinary proceedings, employment-related claims and the termination of employment contracts.
Education
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Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Law Degree (2023)
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Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Master’s Degree in Criminal Law (2025)
