About

Provided by PLMJ

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.


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Portugal

1
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 a syndicate of lenders on the financing of Greenvolt.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

Bruno Ferreira
E
Bruno Ferreira
E
Eminent Practitioners
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 enthusiastic about new challenges that can benefit his client's business.

André Figueiredo
1
André Figueiredo
Head of Banking & Finance
1
Band 1
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 is very responsive, with high levels of sophistication and commercial awareness.

Pedro Siza Vieira
2
Pedro Siza Vieira
2
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.

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
3
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
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.

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
PLMJ

Provided by Chambers
Filter by
Band

Portugal

Banking & Finance

Bruno Ferreira
E
Bruno Ferreira
E
Eminent Practitioners
André Figueiredo
1
André Figueiredo
Head of Banking & Finance
1
Band 1
Pedro Siza Vieira
2
Pedro Siza Vieira
2
Band 2
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
Band 3

Members

Provided by PLMJ

André Figueiredo

André Figueiredo

Head of Department

Pedro Siza Vieira

Raquel Azevedo