Private Equity
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
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Provided by PLMJ
The size of the PLMJ private equity team and its breadth of experience is unique in the Portuguese market, advising on a full spectrum of private equity matters
Our team takes an innovative approach to dealing with complex transactions, especially in credit recovery and restructuring matters, where PLMJ has, by far, the most experience when compared to all other Portuguese firms.
Our lawyers have the expertise necessary to advise on all elements of a transaction including financing, tax and regulation.
The team has a growing and loyal portfolio of clients, including large national funds and major international players in the private equity field.
To view a comprehensive list of the services we offer, visit the PLMJ website for more details - https://www.plmj.com/en/services/practice-areas/Corporate-MA/2888/
Chambers Review
PLMJ represents an array of important international and domestic funds in private equity mandates. It is selected as local counsel to advise on the Portuguese aspects of pan-European private equity buyouts. The firm advises foreign fund managers on inbound Portuguese acquisitions, and it assists portfolio companies with the bolt-on acquisition of competitors. PLMJ lawyers have further notable experience in venture capital deals, assisting funds and corporate groups with the subscription of funding rounds carried out by Portuguese start-ups.
Work Highlights
- PLMJ advised Davidson Kempner on the bidding process regarding its acquisition of ECS Capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PLMJ offers a team that is capable of advising on complex operations. The team is well coordinated and fully available to address the issues that arise."
"Its team is full of experts and deal-closers with a holistic approach to assisting clients."
"Matters have always been managed with seamless responsiveness and with correct alignment of expectations in regard to timelines."
"PLMJ offers a team that is capable of advising on complex operations. The team is well coordinated and fully available to address the issues that arise."
"Its team is full of experts and deal-closers with a holistic approach to assisting clients."
"Matters have always been managed with seamless responsiveness and with correct alignment of expectations in regard to timelines."
Notable Practitioners
Duarte Schmidt Lino is a well-established private equity lawyer. He advises on PLMJ's key private equity work, including add-on acquisitions and trade sales.
"Duarte combines a deep level of sophistication with a rare commercial vision and ability to identify the client's needs and priorities."
Diogo Perestrelo acts for major global investors on the Portuguese parts of planned private equity investments. He also assists with funds regulatory matters relating to the authorisation of funds and fund management companies.
"Diogo is a senior lawyer who I have relied on a number of times on complex issues or ones which require a detailed understanding of the market and its players."
Ranked Lawyers at
PLMJ
Portugal
Members
Provided by PLMJ
Bárbara Godinho Correira
Head of Department
Head of Department
Filipe Avides Moreira
Teresa Madeira Afonso