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Pedro Caetano Nunes
Partner

Pedro Caetano Nunes

Joined PLMJ since 2014.
Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice.

About Pedro

Pedro is a partner in the Dispute Resolution practice and has 25 years' experience. Throughout his career, he has worked as a lawyer, arbitrator and judge, and focuses on corporate litigation, arbitration and corporate restructuring.

He has expertise in international arbitration and cross-border disputes and is recognised for his work in corporate control disputes and distressed M&A. Pedro's clients include private equity firms, financial institutions, other investors and lenders, and large companies.

Pedro is also an associate professor at NOVA School of Law. He holds a PhD in corporate law and has published books and articles on corporate governance, D&O liability, corporate litigation and restructuring.

Contacts

Office: Lisbon
(+351) 213 197 300*
pedro.caetanonunes@plmj.pt

*National landlines call

Languages:
English, German, Spanish, French, Italian

Academic Background

  • Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 1994
  • Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2014
  • Qualified as a judge at the Centre for Judicial Studies (CEJ), in 1998
  • Master's in legal sciences (L.LM.) from the University of Lisbon, 2000
  • PhD in private law from NOVA School of Law, 2011

Professional Background

  • Partner at PLMJ since 2017
  • Professor at NOVA School of Law, where he is responsible for the company law course, since 2012
  • Professor on the Master's in Law and Management, NOVA School of Business and Economics, since 2012
  • Lecturer at the Centre for Judicial Studies (CEJ), 2012-2014
  • Judge at the Lisbon Civil Courts, 2000-2012
  • Judge at the Grândola and Porto de Mós District Courts, 1998-2000

The Legal 500

2026 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Recommended | Dispute Resolution
2026 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading Partners | Insolvency and Restructuring
2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Recommended | Dispute Resolution
2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading Partners | Insolvency and Restructuring
2024 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading Individuals | Insolvency and Restructuring
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Recommended | Dispute Resolution
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Next Generation Partners | Insolvency and Restructuring
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Next Generation Partners | Insolvency and Restructuring
2021 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Next Generation Partners | Insolvency and Restructuring
2021 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution
2019 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Insolvency and Restructuring
2018 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Chambers Europe

2026 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Band 5 | Litigation

"Pedro Caetano Nunes often assists with disputes arising within insolvency situations, with further experience defending clients in corporate control proceedings."

2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Litigation
2024 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Litigation
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Litigation
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Litigation

Chambers Global

2026 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Band 5 | Dispute Resolution

"Pedro Caetano Nunes demonstrates a high level of sophistication and an ability to effectively apply legal strategies to drive results."

2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution
2024 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes | Dispute Resolution

IFLR1000

2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Highly regarded | Insolvency & Restructuring
2024 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Highly regarded | Insolvency & Restructuring
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Highly regarded | Insolvency & Restructuring
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Highly regarded | Insolvency & Restructuring

Other Awards

2025 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading | Leaders League - Restructuring & Insolvency
2024 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading | Leaders League - Restructuring & Insolvency
2023 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading | Leaders League - Restructuring & Insolvency
2022 - Pedro Caetano Nunes, Leading | Leaders League - Restructuring & Insolvency
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