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PLMJ assists issuers, investors and financial intermediaries seeking tailored, effective and sophisticated advice on capital raising transactions in the market. 

Our lawyers have extensive experience in advising on IPOs (including privatisations), takeovers, capital increases, secondary market offerings, hybrid and convertible issues and international offerings.

We have been involved in the most important public offerings in Portugal, advising issuers in various sectors. We have also handled the most important takeover bids in the Portuguese market, advising bidders, target companies and major shareholders. Our team has in-depth expertise in the area of shareholders' rights, particularly in public offerings, where we provide strategic advice based on our extensive experience in these matters.

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Capital Markets - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has a solid team that acts on both the issuer and underwriter side of individual bond issuances, updates to EMTN programmes and the establishment of ECP programmes, with further experience in advising on the issuance of green bonds. The firm has a strong reputation for its handling of capital markets issues arising as part of securitisation transactions. The practice is able to offer Lisbon-based English law expertise.

Work Highlights

  • PLMJ acted for the Portuguese Republic as issuer under the EUR10 billion Euro-Commercial Paper Programme.

Strengths

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PLMJ's technical knowledge is the best in the industry, offering adaptability and full availability.

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PLMJ stands out for its in-depth technical expertise, combined with a practical, strategic and solution-oriented approach.

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PLMJ provides pragmatism and the ability to overcome problems with innovative ideas.

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PLMJ is extremely methodical, fast and forward-looking.

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PLMJ offers deep knowledge of the market and has excellent relationships with key market participants.

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Notable Practitioners

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Bruno Ferreira
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Bruno Ferreira
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Eminent Practitioners
Bruno Ferreira acts on the establishment and update of commercial paper programmes. He also assists with debt issuances carried out as part of securitisation transactions.

Bruno Ferreira is excellent in every aspect, offering incredible service.

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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Head of Capital Markets
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Band 1
André Figueiredo handles the full scope of capital markets transactions, including securitisation matters. He assists clients with share capital increases and the issuance of green bonds.

André Figueiredo is a trusted partner.

André Figueiredo is a top lawyer who is intelligent and easy to work with.

André Figueiredo is one of the best capital markets lawyers in Portugal.

André Figueiredo undoubtedly stands out for his technical excellence, fluidity and clarity of reasoning, as well as his pragmatic and straightforward approach.

André Figueiredo has a talent for understanding his clients' businesses, which allows him to identify innovative solutions to complex problems and provide excellent service to his clients.

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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 represents clients in securitisation mandates. He has further experience in complex transactions that entail the securitisation of non-traditional assets. Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is both Portuguese and English law-qualified.

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Raquel Azevedo
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Raquel Azevedo
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Band 4

Raquel Azevedo is a well-reputed partner who advises clients on a range of capital markets mandates, including the issuance of green bonds, the set-up of investment funds as well as regulatory capital markets matters.

Raquel Azevedo is excellent to work with.

Raquel Azevedo is an outstanding capital markets lawyer. She is technically sharp, highly commercial and proactive.

Raquel Azevedo demonstrates enormous availability and resilience in supporting clients to find the most appropriate and effective solutions for complex situations, with a broad strategic vision.

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Bruno Ferreira
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Bruno Ferreira
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Eminent Practitioners
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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Head of Capital Markets
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Band 1
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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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Raquel Azevedo
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Raquel Azevedo
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Band 4
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Members

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André Figueiredo

André Figueiredo

Head of Department

Pedro Siza Vieira

Raquel Azevedo