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PLMJ's Corporate M&A practice advises large and medium-sized companies and investment funds on acquisitions, mergers, de-mergers, and joint ventures in the Portuguese market. It has also worked on the main privatisation processes that have taken place in Portugal.
We act for companies in a wide range of sectors, in mergers and acquisitions, in and out-of-court corporate restructuring, and corporate governance.
Our team advises on matters of corporate law, commercial law, and contracts, and we also provide support in the negotiation of partnerships and joint ventures.
In advising our clients, we focus constantly on being aware of the sectors and markets where they operate, and we always keep in close contact with the regulators of each sector.
In the venture capital area, we advise the leading private equity and venture capital managers on the sale and purchase of assets and the design and structuring of funds.
We track market developments and new trends and advise on the most innovative buy-out transactions involving equity, debt and hybrids.
Compliance is high on the agenda of organisations globally and has become a key factor in operational and reputational risk management.
We help our clients navigate legislation and best market practices, taking into account the characteristics of the organisation and their sector. We also support them with appropriate responses at each stage of the life of the business, whether in the context of incorporation, a merger, or a joint venture.
We deal with the preparation, negotiation, and execution of commercial agreements, including franchising, agency, concession, distribution, mediation, and standard form contracts. We also prepare joint-venture and consortium agreements
Our clients value the technical quality of our team, together with our capacity and ability to negotiate particularly complex contracts. We believe that the key to the results we deliver lies in the combination of our lawyers' legal talent and their ability to identify and respond to the specific needs of our clients in each sector.
In-depth knowledge of our clients' industries, exceptional technical quality, clear and simple but not simplistic communication, and alignment with our clients' risk profile and business objectives are factors that we prioritise in all the relationships we build.
We provide day-to-day legal support to large Portuguese and international companies and business groups, investors and funds, and SMEs. This support covers both transactional and regulatory matters. Our multidisciplinary approach means we can always work with lawyers from other practice areas when necessary. In particular, we work with colleagues from Competition, Regulatory, Tax, Real Estate, Employment, and Commercial Litigation and Arbitration.
We assist clients with all types of distressed M&A transactions, including loan-to-own and the sale or acquisition of assets, shareholdings and receivables. We advise our clients at every stage of the transaction, from strategic decision making to implementation, in the context of both in-court and out-of-court restructuring processes. We seek not only to mitigate the risks inherent in transactions, but also to maximise the opportunities that arise from them. To this end, we set up multidisciplinary teams that take into account the specific characteristics of each matter and work with our Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, Real Estate, Employment and Tax practices, among others, to ensure that our clients receive a truly comprehensive, integrated and tailored service.
Business models are increasingly evolving towards joint ventures and strategic partnerships, as opposed to more traditional ownership models. As a result, the negotiation and legal framework of these forms of organisation are fundamental to the success of the operation
We assist clients in all phases, from the conception, negotiation, and implementation of the operation, whether a merger and acquisition, or a joint venture. We add value with our vast experience in working on these types of transactions in a domestic context and involving multiple jurisdictions.
We approach transactions from a 360º perspective and we bring into the team dedicated to the client specialists from appropriate practice areas, such as Tax, Dispute Resolution, Competition, Banking and Finance.
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"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."
"Clients laud the lawyers' technical skill and ability to "handle extremely complex transactions.""
"Clients laud the lawyers' technical skill and ability to "handle extremely complex transactions.""
"Clients praise the team's straightforward and honest approach, in addition to the provision of a high-quality service which is always tailored to the customer's needs."
"In multi-jurisdictional work they have excellent co-ordination between different countries – it's seamless. They are definitely one of the top players."
"They provide high international competence and knowledge of law, are client-minded and have a sound understanding of a client's business and a proactive approach with clear and consistent advice."