Joana Simões e Setra Mendão helps companies manage workforce and data protection issues in environments where legal frameworks are strict and time pressure is high. She advises across the full employment lifecycle — from hiring and incentive structures to restructurings and terminations — and guides clients through compliance with GDPR in workplace contexts.
She is particularly valued for her ability to translate legal requirements into practical steps that leadership teams can act on quickly, whether during sensitive negotiations, litigation, or due diligence for corporate transactions. Her work ensures that employment structures are not only legally sound, but aligned with business continuity and operational priorities.
She holds a law degree from the Catholic University of Portugal – Lisbon (2019), a Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Law from the University of Lisbon (2024), and has completed executive training in Data Protection Regulation at Católica Lisbon (2023).