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PLMJ has the experience to assist our clients in any competition or European Union law matter, regardless of size or complexity.
In the area of competition law, we advise our clients in proceedings relating to possible cartels, abuses of dominant position and vertical restraints, as well as in merger control and state aid cases.
The team has been involved in some of the most important competition cases involving companies operating in Portugal in sectors as diverse as finance, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications and food distribution. Our experience includes dealing with cases before the Portuguese Competition Authority and the European Commission, as well as litigation and arbitration.
Our team is experienced in implementing compliance programmes. In addition, we provide ongoing support to our corporate clients' commercial activities to identify and prevent potential risks of breach of competition rules. This advice also focuses on competition law issues, in particular the rules applicable to individual restrictive business practices, such as selling at a loss or refusing to sell.
In the area of European Union law, we have extensive experience in areas such as the Structural Funds, the Common Agricultural Policy and the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital. We frequently represent clients before the European Commission and the courts of the European Union.
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PLMJ has noteworthy strength in class action damages claims, defending clients in both standalone and follow-on litigation. The firm offers market-leading strength in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. It is also active in merger clearance notifications, gun-jumping cases and state aid mandates.
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PLMJ defended Mastercard in a class action following the European Commission's investigation into interchange fees.
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The team is technically excellent, quick and very nice to work with.
The team was highly accessible and quick to respond – a valuable asset in fast-paced environments. The lawyers swiftly grasped our strategy and the broader context.
The team has deep knowledge of the legal framework and has accumulated experience that provides added value and good leadership.
It is a deeply knowledgeable and skilled team with a proven ability to lead and manage large-scale, complex projects.
I would highlight the team's rigour, experience, availability and empathy with the client.
The team is technically excellent, quick and very nice to work with.
The team was highly accessible and quick to respond – a valuable asset in fast-paced environments. The lawyers swiftly grasped our strategy and the broader context.
The team has deep knowledge of the legal framework and has accumulated experience that provides added value and good leadership.
It is a deeply knowledgeable and skilled team with a proven ability to lead and manage large-scale, complex projects.
I would highlight the team's rigour, experience, availability and empathy with the client.
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Ricardo Oliveira stands out for his ability to assist clients with behavioural investigations and defending them in high-profile damages actions. He also has notable experience in complex merger control filings and gun-jumping investigations.
He has a very wide vision with respect to competition and strategy. He is also a very dedicated person.
I have total confidence in his technical skills and management of processes. I have complete confidence in his opinions, advice and decisions.
He is a veteran of competition law matters and delivers sensible and pragmatic advice. He can guide you through the Portuguese landscape very well.
Alexandra Henriques moves up in the rankings this year on the back of notable work for clients in behavioural investigations and high-profile damages actions. She has further experience in merger control filings.
She is poised to become a key figure in competition law practice in Portugal in the near future – she is an exceptionally well-prepared leader of tomorrow.
She is very accessible, always involved and available when we need anything.
She is very empathic and is able to build relationships.
Rita Aleixo Gregório frequently represents clients in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour. She has further experience representing clients in damages actions and state aid mandates.
Rita Aleixo Gregório is always available to maintain a relationship characterised by proximity and trust.
She has a very hands-on approach with a good feeling for the crucial problems and relevant topics. She provides an impressive overview of complex situations.
Her technical ability is unquestionable. I have complete confidence in her opinions, advice and decisions. We know as a customer that we have someone to represent us with complete competence.
Martim Valente enters the rankings this year on the back of notable experience in high-profile merger control filings and damages actions. He also assists clients with behavioural investigations.
He is a knowledgeable lawyer with very good communication and management skills.
He blends strong technical legal knowledge with a commercial approach that means the advice is ready-made for company leadership.
Martim Valente's technical abilities are excellent. He is also a very nice person to work with and has a commercial perspective as well.
Martim Valente is a strong practitioner, with a wealth of international experience and sound commercial awareness.
He is very assertive and strategic.
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