PLMJ hires Maria Zagallo as a partner in its Public Law practice

Maria Zagallo joins PLMJ as a partner in the Public Law practice and she has unparalleled experience in this sector. Maria headed the Technical Unit for Project Monitoring of Ministry of Finance and she was a member of the Higher Council for Public Works.

In these roles, she has worked on the launch and renegotiation of the main infrastructure projects in Portugal, particularly in the road, rail, airport, port, health and security sectors.

In performing her public duties, she has represented the Portuguese State at various domestic and international forums on PPPs and major projects, particularly before European institutions and in the context of the missions and reviews of the Economic and Financial Assistance Programme for our Portugal.

Maria began her career more than 15 years ago and she has always worked in the area of public law. PLMJ now welcomes her to reinforce a team that is a leader in the Portuguese market and one that has been growing in size and reputation.

PLMJ managing partner Bruno Ferreira : “PLMJ's growth and consolidation involves attracting the best talent and creating the conditions for it to develop. PLMJ's public law practice area is a leader in the market and Maria Zagallo will complement the team and strengthen it with her extensive and valuable experience”.