Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
About
Provided by PLMJ
PLMJ's Corporate M&A practice advises large and medium-sized companies and investment funds on acquisitions, mergers, demergers and joint ventures in the Portuguese market. It has also worked on the most important privatisation processes that have taken place in Portugal.
We act for companies in a wide range of sectors on mergers and acquisitions, in-court and out-of-court corporate restructurings and corporate governance.
Our team advises on corporate, commercial and contractual matters and assists in the negotiation of partnerships and joint ventures.
In advising our clients, we always focus on being aware of the sectors and markets in which they operate and maintain close contact with the regulators in each sector.
Chambers Review
PLMJ offers outstanding assistance with diverse and complex M&A transactions. This practice benefits from an extensive list of prominent clients from a variety of industries including construction, energy and financial institutions and multinational companies operating within the retail and real estate sectors, including listed entities and household names. The team advises on bidding processes, cross-border acquisitions, additionally handling joint venture agreements. The law firm boasts extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and its presence is bolstered by numerous foreign desks including Mozambique, Angola, Brazil and France.
The firm offers outstanding European coverage from Lisbon with its French desk. Manuel da Silva Gomes heads the French desk, which boasts an impressive bench of bilingual lawyers and a strong French legal network.
Miguel Spínola coordinates the Mozambique desk, which frequently works with TTA – Sociedade de Advogados, part of PLMJ's International Legal Network, to provide full-service assistance to clients operating in the region.
Diogo Perestrelo is a key contact for the firm's Brazil relations, regularly supporting Brazilian clients with their Portuguese law operations. The group is particularly active on Brazilian-Portuguese mandates relating to the aviation sector.
Work Highlights
- PLMJ assisted Cegid with the EUR500 million acquisition of Grupo Primavera.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PLMJ has a multidisciplinary team with good analytical capabilities."
"The lawyers are cautious in their analysis, able to think out of the box and with strong commercial awareness."
"The team at PLMJ is truly superb. They provide insightful guidance and recommendations and I appreciate their ability to simplify complex legal matters."
"The team is available and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Their exceptional service makes us feel valued as clients and contributes to a successful transaction."
"PLMJ has a multidisciplinary team with good analytical capabilities."
"The lawyers are cautious in their analysis, able to think out of the box and with strong commercial awareness."
"The team at PLMJ is truly superb. They provide insightful guidance and recommendations and I appreciate their ability to simplify complex legal matters."
"The team is available and quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Their exceptional service makes us feel valued as clients and contributes to a successful transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Diogo Perestrelo is highly sought after by clients who seek assistance with the negotiation of complex SPAs, demonstrating extensive experience in cross-border acquisitions.
"Diogo Perestrelo is a very knowledgeable lawyer with strong technical skills."
"He is a problem solver, always solution-oriented, available and reliable."
"Diogo Perestrelo provides senior leadership and strong commercial acumen to support the successful delivery of complex negotiations."
"He has a profound knowledge of the matters. He knows the clients and their commercial ambitions very well."
Duarte Schmidt Lino is frequently seen advising on both sales and acquisitions, with further experience in handling complex corporate restructurings.
"He knows the market very well and has a commercial view."
"His practical approach is exceptional when challenging issues need to be addressed."
Up-and-coming lawyer Teresa Afonso enters the rankings this year backed by positive client support. She offers experience in handling complex acquisitions.
"She stands out for her ability to deliver, her dedication and communication skills."
"Teresa Afonso has comprehensive knowledge as well as negotiation and management skills."
"She has the ability to lead numerous issues simultaneously."
"She is a very good partner who is commercially minded and makes herself available."
Ranked Lawyers at
PLMJ
Portugal
Members
Provided by PLMJ
Bárbara Godinho Correira
Head of Department
Head of Department
Filipe Avides Moreira
Inês Pinto da Costa