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Provided by PLMJ

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.

Chambers Review

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Competition/European Law - Portugal

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has noteworthy strength in class action damages claims, defending clients in both standalone and follow-on litigation. The law firm offers market-leading strength in investigations into allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, such as abuse of dominance, cartel involvement and no-poach agreements. It is also active in merger clearance notifications, including those involving phase II investigations, and state aid mandates.

Work Highlights

  • PLMJ assisted Live Nation with its acquisition of the Altice Arena following a phase II investigation by the PCA.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Ricardo Oliveira
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Ricardo Oliveira
Head of Competition/European Law
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Band 1

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, including those requiring phase II investigations.

He provides transparency and reliability in the approach, with the ability to present solutions that demonstrate expertise in the subject matter.

Ricardo Oliveira combines deep technical expertise with strong strategic vision. His judgment is consistently sound, and his ability to maintaining close client relationships is exemplary.

Ricardo Oliveira is a leading authority in Portuguese antitrust law and is widely recognised as a benchmark practitioner in the field. He has deep expertise and a distinguished track record.

Ricardo Oliveira is a competent and calm leader. He is the best lawyer I've ever worked with. I have complete confidence in him.

Alexandra Henriques
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Alexandra Henriques
3
Band 3

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.

Alexandra Henriques is a rising star in Portuguese competition law, combining exceptional technical expertise with strategic acumen that underpins her growing leadership role in the practice.

Alexandra Henriques has excellent availability, responsiveness and a great understanding of the client's needs. She is fun to work with.

She is highly insightful, extremely dedicated to our goals, has an excellent ability to understand needs and present coherent, conscious, and appropriate alternative paths, with great agility.

She has excellent knowledge of antitrust matters and is always available and client focused.

Martim Valente
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Martim Valente
4
Band 4

Martim Valente rises in 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 and sector inquiries.

Martim Valente is technically brilliant, clear and very pleasant to work with. His advice is practical and strategic, backed up by excellent commercial awareness and judgment.

Martim Valente's client-focused approach and ability to see the bigger strategic picture make him a valuable advisor on sophisticated matters.

He has a blend of experience in different legal markets, which is essential to being a top competition lawyers.

He is able to translate intricate legal issues into clear, actionable strategies. He demonstrates a strong awareness of how companies operate and the commercial implications of each decision.

Rita Aleixo Gregório
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Rita Aleixo Gregório
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Band 4

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.

It's a pleasure to work with her.

She has excellent knowledge of Portuguese competition law with sound legal reasoning and detailed knowledge of the relevant procedures. She is also very client focused.

Rita Aleixo Gregório is an exceptional lawyer with a strong client-focused approach and outstanding legal reasoning abilities. She demonstrates excellent knowledge of Portuguese competition law.

Rita Aleixo Gregório is committed and with an above-average level of knowledge.

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Competition/European Law

Ricardo Oliveira
1
Ricardo Oliveira
Head of Competition/European Law
1
Band 1
Alexandra Henriques
3
Alexandra Henriques
3
Band 3
Martim Valente
4
Martim Valente
4
Band 4
Rita Aleixo Gregório
4
Rita Aleixo Gregório
4
Band 4