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Banking & Finance - Portugal

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ comes highly recommended by clients for its expert handling of the full breadth of banking sector mandates. The team advises prominent domestic banks and international investors on a range of financing mandates. It has experience in the financing of real estate acquisitions, loan portfolio bids or corporate transactions. It handles debt refinancing operations, including for promoters of Portuguese energy projects. It also assists with regulatory and fund formation matters for asset management companies.

Work Highlights

  • PLMJ advised Arrow Global on multiple financing and refinancing transactions, including real estate finance as well as acquisition finance valued at EUR200 million.

Strengths

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I am consistently impressed by the exceptional strengths that distinguish this firm from others. We receive top-tier services from the team, and their commitment to client service is amazing.

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PLMJ demonstrate an extraordinary ability to adapt quickly to our specific requirements, ensuring that we receive tailored, effective and timely legal advice.

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The team are solution-driven and good at executing mandates.

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

PLMJ have a very pragmatic approach.

Banking & Finance respondent
Europe

PLMJ are extremely competent and offer strong support. The team is always available to provide strong advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 2
André Figueiredo leads much of the firm's key finance transactional work, including advice on the acquisition of NPL or REO portfolios. His knowledge covers syndicated financing, complex loan negotiations and regulatory banking issues.

André Figueiredo has a tremendous level of commercial awareness, with the ability to navigate complex issues and spell out key issues appropriately to the client.

He shows availability and confidence and provides advice and guidance where needed, showing a constructive and solution-driven approach to the negotiation.

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Bruno Ferreira
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Bruno Ferreira
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Band 2
Bruno Ferreira has extensive experience on both the borrower and lender sides of real estate finance deals, with further activity in corporate financing.

Bruno Ferreira is always focused on adding value to the client. His extensive experience, profound knowledge and exceptional negotiation skills are just some examples of his amazing skills.

Bruno Ferreira demonstrates unparalleled dedication, always prioritising our needs and proactively identifying potential legal challenges before they become issues.

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Pedro Siza Vieira
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Pedro Siza Vieira
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Band 2

Pedro Siza Vieira has experience with different types of refinancing projects. He manages high-value transactions, including those related to the financing of acquisitions.

He is bright on anything that he works on.

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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
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Band 3

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins assists with commercial agreements between financial services sector companies and advises on related regulatory issues. He is also well placed to assist with the sale of NPLs and refinancings.

He demonstrates total availability during the processes and constant monitoring of the activities carried out at each moment.

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Ranked Lawyers at
PLMJ

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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Head of Banking & Finance
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Band 2
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Bruno Ferreira
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Bruno Ferreira
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Band 2
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Pedro Siza Vieira
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Pedro Siza Vieira
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Band 2
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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
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Band 3
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