General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Porto
Band 2
Contact number
+351 226 074 700About
Provided by PLMJ
PLMJ has a large team of specialist lawyers covering all elements of business law, including corporate and M&A, tax, banking and finance, commercial contracts, employment, administrative and public procurement, sports and entertainment, real estate, construction and tourism, and litigation.
Our Porto office has one of the most experienced and qualified teams in the region, working in fully independent local practice areas.
The client roster is not only local, but also has a significant national and international component, and the practice's work highlights include a number of significant and high value matters.
Chambers Review
PLMJ has superb public and administrative law capabilities based in Porto, with an impressive client list which consists of both public entities and major private companies. The firm advises on disputes arising in relation to public concessions for the construction of energy and infrastructure projects. Key lawyers are known for their specific understanding of environment law topics. The firm's tax team appeals adverse decisions made by the Portuguese tax authority and advises on the direct and indirect tax implications of corporate transactions. PLMJ has further strengths in the employment area, assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PLMJ's team is always multidisciplinary when necessary, and all team members are highly skilled and knowledgeable."
"In addition to its robust technical expertise, PLMJ's service is distinguished by its ability to propose innovations within the framework of the applicable legislation."
"PLMJ's team is always multidisciplinary when necessary, and all team members are highly skilled and knowledgeable."
"In addition to its robust technical expertise, PLMJ's service is distinguished by its ability to propose innovations within the framework of the applicable legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Diogo Duarte Campos attracts attention for his handling of contentious public law matters. He assists with challenges to public tender awards and infrastructure construction work and has experience in offences related to the energy sector. He also assists sovereign states with the drafting of concession contracts.
"Diogo Duarte Campos demonstrates professionalism and readiness to respond to queries and clarify doubts. He keeps the client informed about developments in the matters, which contributes significantly to trust and satisfaction."
"Diogo is a very experienced lawyer who knows the construction market very well and is always available."
Filipe Avides Moreira advises on domestic and international corporate transactions and restructurings including those that have a key real estate or energy component. He also acts on the investor side of venture capital deals.
"Filipe is a competent and available professional with very relevant experience."
"Filipe Avides Moreira is empathetic and conveys enormous confidence in his assessments and recommendations. He is very focused on presenting the best possible response to the customer."
José Pedro Anacoreta is one of the prominent names in the firm's employment team. He handles employment advice in contexts of corporate transactions as well as assisting with collective bargaining agreements and redundancies.
"José Pedro Anacoreta combines in-depth knowledge of the applicable legislation with the ability to find answers that suit and correspond to the needs of our company. We have benefited from his readiness and availability."
"José is an incredible lawyer. He has a very solid knowledge of labour law and is always supportive and willing to help. Without a doubt, he is a great professional to recommend."
Raquel Freitas stands out for her particular experience in environment law topics including environmental offences. She additionally assists clients with public contracts and public tenders.
"Raquel Freitas is extremely knowledgeable and always available to respond even on very complex matters."
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Head of Department
José Pedro Anacoreta