Projects
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
About
Provided by PLMJ
PLMJ's Projects and Energy team assists investors in the design and implementation of major investment projects, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Our clients choose us because of our in-depth knowledge of the various sectors in which we operate. This enables us to provide regulatory support in the implementation of each project.
We form multidisciplinary teams to meet any challenge, so that our clients can rely on legal advice that combines specific legal knowledge of each dimension of the project.
We implement and provide ongoing support for the most important infrastructure and energy projects in Portugal, advising both promoters and financiers. 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 view of each industry and project, particularly in areas such as public law, environment, finance, tax, employment and labour, and restructuring.
Chambers Review
PLMJ benefits from a wide-ranging practice covering M&A, project finance and joint venture transactions. The department is routinely instructed by both domestic and international clients from the public infrastructure, health and energy sectors, also regularly advising sovereign states. The team is recognised for its vast international network, being particularly active across other jurisdictions, with notable activity in project developments in Mozambique, Cabo Verde and Angola. The practice additionally assists with concessions, security packages and regulatory matters.
Work Highlights
- PLMJ assisted Tejo Infraestruturas Hospitalares and Sacyr Somague with the public tender for the construction and operation of a hospital in Portugal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"PLMJ's team respond to clients' requests with the most diverse natures and levels of complexity in a reasoned, thoughtful and expeditious manner."
"They reveal a deep knowledge of the operations, always having the ability to present solutions."
"The team is very experienced."
"PLMJ's team respond to clients' requests with the most diverse natures and levels of complexity in a reasoned, thoughtful and expeditious manner."
"They reveal a deep knowledge of the operations, always having the ability to present solutions."
"The team is very experienced."
Notable Practitioners
Diogo Perestrelo assists with a variety of corporate and financing matters relating to projects in the public infrastructure and transportation sectors. He frequently acts for international investors, banks and domestic concessionaires.
Inês Pinto da Costa is active on project financing mandates as well as project development and transactions, where she advises both international and domestic clients. She has notable experience handling projects in lusophone Africa.
"She is very dedicated and responsive."
"Inês Pinto da Costa has a deep legal knowledge and a high focus on clients' needs."
João Marques Mendes frequently advises clients on project development in the renewable energy sector. He is also able to assist with projects in lusophone Africa.
"João Marques Mendes is a very knowledgeable lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
PLMJ
Portugal
Members
Provided by PLMJ
Diogo Duarte Campos
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
Head of Department
João Marques Mendes
Maria Zagallo
Head of Department