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PLMJ has been involved in some of the most significant transactions in the financial sector in Portugal, including the sale, purchase and restructuring of banks and financial companies.
Our lawyers advise Portuguese and foreign clients on complex asset purchase and sale transactions, including the structuring and implementation of acquisitions of non-performing loan portfolios. The team works with the firm's other practices to cover all matters relevant to banking and finance, in particular tax and litigation.
We advise on banking and investment services regulatory matters, in particular the establishment of branches in Portugal and the cross-border provision of services under the European free movement of services regime. The firm has acted as intermediaries with the Portuguese regulatory authorities on many occasions.
We also provide legal assistance to our clients in matters relating to financial derivatives and have been actively involved in the design of structured risk management operations. Our team has also reviewed the documentation and procedures relating to these types of transactions for our clients, in order to adapt them to recent legal and regulatory developments.
PLMJ has extensive experience in structuring the supply and distribution of complex financial products, in particular structured bonds, for sale to private investors.
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PLMJ advised a syndicate of lenders on the financing of Greenvolt.
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PLMJ offers a high degree of knowledge and great proactivity in the search for solutions, always safeguarding the client's interests.
PLMJ stands out for its strong transactional capabilities and practical client proximity. It has a highly execution-oriented approach, with agility in negotiating and structuring complex transactions.
PLMJ is very responsive, offering detailed and clear advice.
PLMJ has experience, market knowledge and absolute availability, with a team that is always dedicated to the project.
PLMJ is extremely methodical, fast and forward-looking.
PLMJ offers a high degree of knowledge and great proactivity in the search for solutions, always safeguarding the client's interests.
PLMJ stands out for its strong transactional capabilities and practical client proximity. It has a highly execution-oriented approach, with agility in negotiating and structuring complex transactions.
PLMJ is very responsive, offering detailed and clear advice.
PLMJ has experience, market knowledge and absolute availability, with a team that is always dedicated to the project.
PLMJ is extremely methodical, fast and forward-looking.
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Bruno Ferreira is always enthusiastic about new challenges that can benefit his client's business.

André Figueiredo is very responsive, with high levels of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Pedro Siza Vieira has experience with different types of refinancing projects. He manages high-value transactions, including those related to the financing of acquisitions.
Pedro Siza Vieira demonstrates excellent capacity, leveraged by vast experience in the project finance sector.
Pedro Siza Vieira is a spectacular lawyer.
Pedro Siza Vieira is an extraordinary lawyer.
Pedro Siza Vieira is an exceptional lawyer, always practical and highly ethical.

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.
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins has an extraordinary ability to resolve complex issues and present proposals. He has incredible experience, market and business vision and admirable empathy.




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Head of Department
Pedro Siza Vieira
Raquel Azevedo