Band 2
Band 3
Provided by Duarte Schmidt Lino
Corporate/M&A; Private Equity
Duarte Schmidt Lino is the co-head of the Corporate M&A practice. He has over 18 years’ experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, investment funds and privatisation.
Duarte is known for handling major private equity, corporate governance, M&A and privatisation transactions, working both in Portugal and internationally, with a focus on the markets of Angola, Brazil and Mozambique.
Duarte has a law degree from Universidade Católica Portuguesa in Lisbon and completed a postgraduate course in banking law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon.
Languages: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish
Provided by Chambers
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 Schmidt Lino is frequently seen advising on both sales and acquisitions, with further experience in handling complex corporate restructurings.
Provided by Chambers
"Duarte combines a deep level of sophistication with a rare commercial vision and ability to identify the client's needs and priorities."
"He knows the market very well and has a commercial view."
"His practical approach is exceptional when challenging issues need to be addressed."
"Duarte combines a deep level of sophistication with a rare commercial vision and ability to identify the client's needs and priorities."
"He knows the market very well and has a commercial view."
"His practical approach is exceptional when challenging issues need to be addressed."
