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Bruno Soeiro Barbosa

Bruno Soeiro Barbosa

Partner

Bruno joined pbbr in 2006. He is a partner in the Labour and Social Security area.

Details

Bruno is a partner in the Labour and Social Security practice area, with over two decades of experience advising domestic and international clients on labour law, social security, employee benefits and litigation matters. He is distinguished by his expertise in collective bargaining, collective labour dispute management and complex labour litigation before the courts. He frequently advises clients in highly regulated sectors with strong union representation, where strategic sensitivity and negotiation skills are essential.

He is a member of the European Employment Lawyers Association (EELA). Recognised for his ability to anticipate risks and deliver practical solutions, he is a strategic partner for clients in human capital management and a key pillar in consolidating the firm's labour practice.

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2001.

Languages

English | Spanish

Academic Background

2004 | Postgraduate Degree in Regulatory and Competition Law from the Faculty of Law of the Universidade de Lisboa

1999 | Postgraduate Degree in Consumer Law from the Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa

1998 | Degree in Law from the Universidade de Lisboa

Professional Experience

2002 - 2006 | Associate lawyer at Carlos Aguiar. P. Pinto & Associados

1999 - 2002 | Trainee lawyer and associate at Coelho Ribeiro & Associados

Memberships & Associations

Member of the European Employment Lawyers Association

Awards & Distinctions

Best Lawyers

2026 | Labour and Social Security | Recommended

Legal 500

2026 | Labour and Social Security | Other key lawyers
2025 | Labour and Social Security | Other key lawyers
If I weren´t a
lawyer, I would be

A musician: in terms of artistic expression, music is the most sublime. I play the guitar and sing, and others say I have some talent. But I could also have been a perfumer, as I have created my own perfume and love discovering new fragrances.