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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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Band 1

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

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  • PLMJ advised Citibank on updates to Caixa Económica Montepio Geral's EUR5 billion covered bonds programme.

Strengths

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The team is responsive and proactive.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

PLMJ stands out for its knowledge of the market and its flexibility in dealing with new issues.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

Every time we are faced with a complex transaction, the team at PLMJ excels at providing expert and sound advice, in an efficient and effective manner.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

PLMJ offers high diligence and responsiveness as well as the proactiveness in addressing the needs and circumstances of the various projects and innovation in dealing with novel situations.

Capital Markets respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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André Figueiredo
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André Figueiredo
Head of Capital Markets
1
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 fantastic professional and problem-solver.

André Figueiredo is an absolute pleasure to work with. His level of seniority and expertise give a lot of confidence to our partners and investors.

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Bruno Ferreira
3
Bruno Ferreira
3
Band 3
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 sets the bechmark for how a lawyer and legal partner should be in terms of attitude, values, behaviour and dedication.

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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
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.

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is an excellent partner who is very dedicated to all our requests.

It is a pleasure to have him on our projects as he provides value and knowledge.

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Raquel Azevedo
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Raquel Azevedo
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Up and Coming

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 a highly competent professional and fantastic collaborator.

Raquel Azevedo has a lot of flexibility to find solutions for the client in challenging contexts.

Raquel Azevedo is very dedicated. She is also available and very focused on the clients.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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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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Bruno Ferreira
3
Bruno Ferreira
3
Band 3
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Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
3
Band 3
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Raquel Azevedo
U
Raquel Azevedo
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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André Figueiredo

André Figueiredo

Head of Department

Pedro Siza Vieira

Raquel Azevedo