Awards & Rankings
Chambers Europe 2021
PLMJ's responsiveness is outstanding and the firm is able to adapt the team structure in a flexible manner.
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Pedro Metello de Nápoles
(Band 2)
Clients attest that the firm showcases "experience, flexibility and very hard work.
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Sources commend the firm's capabilities in the field, enthusing: "The team is pragmatic, commercial and knows how to work with international clients."
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Clients highlight the firm's connections in the sector, stating that its "relationship and involvement" with the authorities is very efficient.
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Ricardo Oliveira
(Band 1)
Clients laud the lawyers' technical skill and ability to "handle extremely complex transactions."
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Diogo Perestrelo
(Band 1)
Clients depict the firm as "well organised, very knowledgeable and very dedicated."
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João Marques Mendes
(Up and Coming)
Reputable team with strengths in insurance and reinsurance matters,well equipped to advise international insurance companies and to act on cross-border transactions, with notable activity in other European jurisdictions or Portuguese-speaking Africa.
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
(Band 1)
The team is very dedicated and swiftly reply to our queries. They are interested, proactive and enthusiastic - they identify a problem and simultaneously present a strategy to overcome it.
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Manuel Lopes Rocha
(Band 1)
Sizeable team experienced in collective agreements, employment contracts and restructurings, as well as transactional support. Offers strong capabilities in litigation. Expertise extends to assisting human resource departments with internal policies and employee remuneration structure.
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The team is very dedicated and swiftly reply to our queries. They are interested, proactive and enthusiastic - they identify a problem and simultaneously present a strategy to overcome it.
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Eduardo Nogueira Pinto
(Spotlight Table)
Clients enthuse: "PLMJ's responsiveness is outstanding and the firm is able to adapt the team structure in a flexible manner.
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Carla Góis Coelho
(Associate to watch)
Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
(Band 2)
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
(Band 2)
Pedro Metello de Nápoles
(Band 2)
Clients enthuse: "PLMJ's responsiveness is outstanding and the firm is able to adapt the team structure in a flexible manner.
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Paulo Farinha Alves
(Band 2)
Well-versed in town planning and zoning matters, in addition to environmental and administrative law. Active in real estate, construction and development. Distinct strength in luxury homes projects.
Outstanding full-service outfit equipped to provide corporate, tax and employment advice, further to advice on administrative law and representation in disputes. Active in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Has a diverse client portfolio covering both domestic and multinational companies from an array of sectors such as retail, technology and energy.
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Diogo Duarte Campos
(Public Law - Band 2)
Filipe Avides Moreira
(Public Law - Band 3; Corporate)
João Velez de Lima
(Tax - Up and Coming)
Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão
(Employment - Senior Statespeople)
Miguel C. Reis
(Tax - Band 1)
Raquel Freitas
(Public Law - Associate to Watch)
Clients describe the team as trustworthy in a variety of sectors, as weel as proactive, commercial and responsive.
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Diogo Perestrelo
(Band 3)
Duarte Schmidt Lino
(Band 2)
Renowned for its vast international network, the firm is particularly active across other jurisdictions such as Angola, Mozambique and China.
Clients profess to be "happy with the business relationship" offered by the firm.
Clients profess to be "happy with the business relationship" offered by the firm.
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Diogo Perestrelo
(Band 3)
The team is known for maintains a strong presence in the market, able to provide comprehensive advice through its substantial team. Notable practice in concession agreements, public tenders and public procurement procedures
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Diogo Duarte Campos
(Band 2)
Tiago Duarte
(Band 2)
Large department with experience in all aspects of the real estate market. The team is described as "knowledgeable and quick to respond".
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Rita Alarcão Júdice
(Band 2)
Clients highlight that "the lawyers are technically very competent and work in big teams, which allows for specialised knowledge in insolvency and corporate litigation, as well as fast response capabilities.
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
(Band 3)
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
(Band 1)
Top-tier practice group advising on complex tax matters. Advises on the tax aspects of transactions in the energy and real estate sectors, further to assisting with corporate restructurings. Regularly involved in cross-border tax matters. Handles indirect tax issues and offers notable strength in tax litigation. Additionally conducts tax due diligence. Clients include blue-chips, domestic banks and private equity companies.
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Serena Cabrita Neto
(Band 2)
Best known for its work in the information technology and data protection fields, the team holds notable experience in IP and is adept at litigious proceedings and impresses with its"high technical knowledge" coupled with "excellent service and good understanding of the customers' business and problems."
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Impressive cross-practice group regularly handling Portuguese and multi-jurisdictional aviation projects. Boasts extensive experience negotiating a variety of aviation contracts, including wet and dry lease contracts and aircraft purchase and agreements. Particularly noted for advice to international banks and finance companies on amendments to existing aircraft mortgages or the agreement of new lease facilities.