We support investors and banking syndicates in investment operations and in implementing infrastructure, energy, mining and industrial projects. The team also handles the most complex project finance operations in Portugal, Angola and Mozambique.
We have advised on implementing and provided ongoing support for the main infrastructure and energy projects in Portugal, advising both promoters and lenders. Our experience also includes advising on international projects to structure and implement infrastructure, energy, mining and industrial projects in countries where the official language is Portuguese, in particular, Angola and Mozambique. Our team has an integrated vision of each industry and project, particularly in areas such as public law, the environment, finance, tax, employment and labour, and restructuring.
In the area of energy projects, in particular, renewable energies, we have advised on a number of projects for hydroelectric plants and energy transmission infrastructures. As a result, we have a unique know-how of the applicable legal and regulatory framework.
In the transport infrastructure segment, we have advised promoters, bank syndicates and investment funds in the phase of setting up and structuring projects. We have also advised on debt and syndication restructuring operations. In addition, our team has handled step-in operations in innovative public-private partnerships in Portugal.
Our in-depth knowledge of all the sectors we work in also allows us to ensure full regulatory support in implementing each project.
PLMJ has built up vast experience in this area, particularly over the last 15 years, as a result of the evolution in this sector and its associated industries and the importance they have acquired. The energy & natural resources team has provided legal assistance in a number of Portuguese and international transactions, in the latter case in partnership with law firms in Portuguese-speaking African countries.
PLMJ’s energy & natural resources team is made up of highly-skilled lawyers who specialise in energy and natural resources law, including mining and minerals, fossil fuels and renewable energy, and on-shore and off-shore projects related to oil & gas, mining, wind farms, solar, cogeneration, biomass, biofuels and, generally, to energy infrastructure projects in upstream and downstream activities.
The team, which is part of the corporate/M&A practice area, also provides legal assistance to clients in day-to-day operations from a regulatory and corporate point of view, as well as in industry-related mergers and acquisitions, with a vision that is tailor-made for each client, striving to efficiently achieve fulfilment of our clients’ goals, taking the industry in question into account at all times.
Further, PLMJ and the PLMJ International Legal Network have a number of lawyers specialised in other areas of law and working in such relevant practice areas, namely public, finance, tax and labour law and litigation, which have an impact in the sector.
"Clients depict the firm as "well organised, very knowledgeable and very dedicated.""
"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 depict the firm as "well organised, very knowledgeable and very dedicated.""
"Strong team that frequently assists international clients from the energy sector with regulatory, corporate and financing mandates. Experienced in mining and frequently provides support on oil and gas projects, including E&P operations. "
"Interviewees highlight the quality of the department's advice and describe team members as "diligent, fast and technically very good."
"Clients praise the firm's international presence, highlighting its strong local support with experienced lawyers in several areas."
"Renowned for its vast international network, the firm is particularly active in projects involving lusophone jurisdictions, with noted expertise in projects in Angola and Mozambique as well as China. Regularly advises on project financing, concessions contracts and related transactions."
"The team members go beyond their role as business advisers and are practical and knowledgeable."
"The team provides excellent work product, proactive problem-solving and practical, down-to-earth, implementable advice."
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