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Managing Partner: Bruno Ferreira
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

258

Number of partners

40

Network memberships

IBA, WLG, WSG, INTA, ECTA

Languages

7

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Corporate and M&A
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Firm overview

We are a leading national independent law firm in Portugal, specialising in corporate legal advice, with one of the largest teams of lawyers in the country.

We have been leading the way for over 50 years and are proud of the culture we have built. We see our clients' challenges as our own and we put our people at the heart of our strategy to consistently excel in delivering value to everyone who places their trust in us.

Our teams are made up of the best lawyers in the country, we offer a full service and we take a multidisciplinary approach. The agility of our teams, combined with in-depth knowledge of the sectors in which our clients operate, is a defining characteristic of the way we position ourselves: as true legal partners.

The only complexity we embrace is the complexity of the challenges our clients bring to us. In delivering solutions, we are passionate about clear communication and work with a strong focus on desired outcomes. We believe in long-term, transparent and committed relationships.

PLMJ Colab:

With the aim of being close to its clients, the firm has created PLMJ Colab, its collaborative network of law firms located in Portugal and other countries with which it has cultural and strategic links. PLMJ Colab makes the best use of resources and provides a concerted response to the international challenges faced by its clients, wherever they may be. National partnerships allow the firm to extend PLMJ's presence from Lisbon, Oporto and Faro to the Azores, Coimbra, Guimarães and Madeira. International cooperation is ensured through firms specialising in the legal systems and local cultures of Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, São Tomé and Príncipe and Timor-Leste.

Key practice areas
  • Asset finance
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Competition
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • Investment funds
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
Sector expertise
  • Agriculture
  • Automotive
  • Aviation
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and service
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Government and public policy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Media
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Pharm and life sciences
  • Real estate
  • Tech and telecoms
  • Tourism
  • Transport
Other offices
Address:
Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo, 43
1050-119, Lisboa
Tel:+351210103784 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.plmj.com/en
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Tier 1
26 firms ranked
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Tier 1

CS Associados
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Tier 5

J+Legal
6 practice areas
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Miranda & Associados
4 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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pbbr
4 practice areas
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Notable

Eversheds Sutherland FCB
6 practice areas
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PARES
2 practice areas
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PLEN – Sociedade de Advogados
3 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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Capital markets : Debt
Tier 1
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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CS Associados
11 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Notable

J+Legal
6 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Tier 1
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

CS Associados
11 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Notable

Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
37 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

CS Associados
11 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

Andersen Portugal
4 practice areas
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CCA Law Firm
3 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
6 practice areas
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J+Legal
6 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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Vasconcelos Advogados
2 practice areas
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pbbr
4 practice areas
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Tier 5

CCSL Advogados
2 practice areas
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Costa Pinto
3 practice areas
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Miranda & Associados
4 practice areas
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Notable

Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados
2 practice areas
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Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
4 practice areas
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EY Law
1 practice area
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Mouteira Guerreiro Rosa Amaral & Associados
7 practice areas
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Next Lawyers
1 practice area
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PARES
2 practice areas
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PLEN – Sociedade de Advogados
3 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Riquito Advogados
2 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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Project development
Tier 1
18 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CS Associados
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Eversheds Sutherland FCB
6 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Notable

Miranda & Associados
4 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Project finance
Tier 1
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

CS Associados
11 practice areas
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 4

CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Pérez-Llorca
3 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Notable

Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 1
23 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Linklaters
11 practice areas
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Morais Leitão
11 practice areas
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PLMJ
11 practice areas
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Uría Menéndez
11 practice areas
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VdA Vieira de Almeida
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cuatrecasas
11 practice areas
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Sérvulo & Associados
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Abreu Advogados
12 practice areas
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CMS Portugal
11 practice areas
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CS Associados
11 practice areas
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DLA Piper ABBC
10 practice areas
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Garrigues
10 practice areas
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Tier 4

Azeredo Perdigão & Associados
4 practice areas
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Deloitte Legal TELLES
7 practice areas
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Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
11 practice areas
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Raposo Bernardo
12 practice areas
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SPS-Barrilero
6 practice areas
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SRS Legal
12 practice areas
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Tier 5

Andersen Portugal
4 practice areas
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Caiado Guerreiro & Associados
6 practice areas
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J+Legal
6 practice areas
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Macedo Vitorino
12 practice areas
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Notable

Ferreira Pinto Cardigos
9 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

PLMJ is a leading independent law firm headquartered in Lisbon and established in 1967. It is the largest and one of the most senior law firms in Portugal, with over 270 lawyers. The firm’s deal team is led by managing partner Bruno Ferreira, who is highly regarded in the market, and supported by well-seasoned legal professionals. PLMJ also has offices in Porto and Faro. The firm has a well-rounded practice in Portugal, achieving top-tier rankings across all relevant practice areas.

Highlights

The firm advised LCN Partners on the €80.1 million secured financing provided by ING Bank for the acquisition of €150 million services portfolio (50 supermarkets) sold by Trei Real Estate.

In debt capital markets, the firm advised REN on the issuance of its €5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme.

The firm advised Montepio Group on the carve-out of the entire banking activity of Banco Empresas Montepio to Caixa Económica Montepio Geral for a net asset value of about €180 million.

 

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
FUTEBOL CLUBE DO PORTO - Bond Issue
2021-05-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Bond issue
FUTEBOL CLUBE DO PORTO
Issuer
Saphety Level – Trusted Services SA - M&A
2021-07-07
PLMJ
Portugal
M&A
Saphety Level – Trusted Services SA
Target
Espírito Santo Financial Group - Insolvency
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Insolvency
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
Espírito Santo Financial Group
Insolvent entity
Alliance Healthcare - Insolvency
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Insolvency
Manuela Tavares Morais
Alliance Healthcare
Insolvent entity
Insolvent Estate of Partran - Insolvency
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Insolvency
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
Insolvent Estate of Partran
Insolvent entity
Highbridge International; Milfam II; Broadbill Investment Partners; Generali Investments; Ste Eversheds - Insolvency
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Insolvency
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
Highbridge International, Milfam II, Broadbill Investment Partners, Generali Investments, Ste Eversheds
Insolvent entity
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses - Restructuring
2020-07-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Restructuring
Bruno Ferreira, Diogo Perestrelo, Ricardo Oliveira
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses
Debtor
WElink Energy Group - Project finance
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Project finance
Gonçalo Dos Reis Martins
WElink Energy Group
Sponsor
Estoril Capital Partners - Real estate acquisition
2020-12-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Real estate acquisition
André Figueiredo, Francisco Lino Dias
Estoril Capital Partners
Acquirer
OCM-ECP Management - Real estate acquisition
2020-01-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Real estate acquisition
André Figueiredo, Luís Sáragga Leal, Francisco Lino Dias
OCM-ECP Management
Acquirer
Banco Santander - Financing
2020-04-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Bruno Ferreira
Banco Santander
Lender
Horizon Equity Partners; Everything is New - Financing
2020-02-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Bruno Ferreira, Diogo Perestrelo, Diogo Duarte Campos, Manuela Tavares Morais
Horizon Equity Partners, Everything is New
Borrower
Zetland Capital - Financing
2020-01-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Bruno Ferreira
Zetland Capital
Borrower
Montepio Investimento - Financing
2020-10-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Gonçalo Dos Reis Martins
Montepio Investimento
Lender
Santander Consumer Services - Financing
2021-02-25
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Gonçalo Dos Reis Martins
Santander Consumer Services
Lender
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses - Financing
2020-08-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Financing
Bruno Ferreira
Transportes Aéreos Portugueses
Borrower
Ares Lusitani - Securitisation
2020-11-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Securitisation
André Figueiredo
Ares Lusitani
Issuer
StormHarbour Securities; WiZink Bank - Securitisation
2020-07-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Securitisation
Gonçalo Dos Reis Martins
StormHarbour Securities, WiZink Bank
Originator
Ares Lusitani; Hipoges Iberia - Securitisation
2020-09-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Securitisation
André Figueiredo
Ares Lusitani, Hipoges Iberia
Issuer
Ares Lusitani - Securitisation
2020-10-01
PLMJ
Portugal
Securitisation
André Figueiredo
Ares Lusitani
Issuer
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