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PLMJ's Corporate M&A practice advises large and medium-sized companies and investment funds on acquisitions, mergers, demergers and joint ventures in the Portuguese market. It has also worked on the most important privatisation processes that have taken place in Portugal.

We act for companies in a wide range of sectors on mergers and acquisitions, in-court and out-of-court corporate restructurings and corporate governance.

Our team advises on corporate, commercial and contractual matters and assists in the negotiation of partnerships and joint ventures.

In advising our clients, we always focus on being aware of the sectors and markets in which they operate and maintain close contact with the regulators in each sector.

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Corporate/M&A - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

PLMJ offers outstanding assistance with diverse and complex M&A transactions. This practice benefits from an extensive list of prominent clients from a variety of industries including construction, energy and financial institutions and multinational companies operating within the retail and real estate sectors, including listed entities and household names. The team advises on bidding processes, cross-border acquisitions, additionally handling joint venture agreements. The law firm boasts extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and its presence is bolstered by numerous foreign desks including Angola and France.

PLMJ offers outstanding assistance with diverse and complex M&A transactions. This practice benefits from an extensive list of prominent clients from a variety of industries including construction, energy and financial institutions and multinational companies operating within the retail and real estate sectors, including listed entities and household names. The team advises on bidding processes, cross-border acquisitions, additionally handling joint venture agreements. The law firm boasts extensive experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions and its presence is bolstered by numerous foreign desks including Angola and France.

Foreign Desk

The firm offers outstanding European coverage from Lisbon with its French desk. Teresa Madeira Afonso is a key contact at PLMJ's French Desk, which boasts an impressive bench of bilingual lawyers and a strong French legal network.

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is a key contact PLMJ's Mozambique desk, which frequently works with TTA – Sociedade de Advogados, part of PLMJ's International Legal Network, to provide full-service assistance to clients operating in the region.

The firm also offers notable expertise in Angola via its colaboration with RVA Advogados. Lisbon-based Renata Valenti is a key contact for this jurisdiction.

The firm offers outstanding European coverage from Lisbon with its French desk. Teresa Madeira Afonso is a key contact at PLMJ's French Desk, which boasts an impressive bench of bilingual lawyers and a strong French legal network.

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is a key contact PLMJ's Mozambique desk, which frequently works with TTA – Sociedade de Advogados, part of PLMJ's International Legal Network, to provide full-service assistance to clients operating in the region.

The firm also offers notable expertise in Angola via its colaboration with RVA Advogados. Lisbon-based Renata Valenti is a key contact for this jurisdiction.

Work Highlights

Provided by PLMJ

  • PLMJ assisted Taiwan Cement as buyer on its the acquisition of 60% of CIMPOR. The transaction was valued at EUR480 million.

  • PLMJ assisted Taiwan Cement as buyer on its the acquisition of 60% of CIMPOR. The transaction was valued at EUR480 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
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Band 1
Diogo Perestrelo is highly sought after by clients who seek assistance with the negotiation of complex SPAs, demonstrating extensive experience in cross-border acquisitions.

Diogo Perestrelo is a one of a kind lawyer, he is very complete and has deep insight in all areas. He coordinates all the teams exceptionally well.

In addition to being a first-class lawyer, Diogo Perestrelo is a strategist and an excellent adviser.

Duarte Schmidt Lino
2
Duarte Schmidt Lino
2
Band 2

Duarte Schmidt Lino is frequently seen advising on both sales and acquisitions, with further experience in handling complex corporate restructurings.

Duarte Schmidt Lino manages his team well. His experience in the M&A market is obvious and helpful.

Duarte Schmidt Lino is one of the most complete lawyers, with consistent drafting skills and M&A knowledge which is above the norm in Portugal, along with valuable experience in international M&A.

He is experienced and has a good understanding of the business.

Duarte Schmidt Lino is extremely knowledgeable and an outstanding negotiator.

Bárbara Godinho Correia
6
Bárbara Godinho Correia
6
Band 6

Bárbara Godinho Correia regularly assist clients with share acquisitions and competitive bids. She is well placed to assist financial services clients.

Bárbara Godinho Correia has a pragmatic attitude, is straight to the point, assertive and objective.

Teresa Afonso
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Teresa Afonso
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Up and Coming

Teresa Madeira Afonso offers experience in handling complex acquisitions with a particular focus in real estate transactions.

Teresa Madeira Afonso is a very practical lawyer and a very good project manager.

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro
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Tomás Almeida Ribeiro
U
Up and Coming

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro assists clients in a variety of share sales and acquisitions.

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro is a very trustworthy lawyer who understands the client's point of view.

He has an amazing ability to react immediately to issues and his communication skills are above average.

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro has a very solid know how and proactive attitude.

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro is constantly available and offers very creative solutions.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
1
Band 1
Duarte Schmidt Lino
2
Duarte Schmidt Lino
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Band 2
Bárbara Godinho Correia
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Bárbara Godinho Correia
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Band 6
Teresa Madeira Afonso
U
Teresa Madeira Afonso
U
Up and Coming
Tomás Almeida Ribeiro
U
Tomás Almeida Ribeiro
U
Up and Coming

Members

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Bárbara Godinho Correira

Diogo Perestrelo

Diogo Perestrelo

Head of Department

Duarte Schmidt Lino

Duarte Schmidt Lino

Head of Department

Filipe Avides Moreira

Tomás Almeida Ribeiro