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PLMJ

Corporate/M&A

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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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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.

Foreign Desk

The firm offers outstanding European coverage from Lisbon with its French desk.

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins and Nuno Morgado Pereira are key contacts at PLMJ's Mozambique desk, which frequently provides full-service assistance to clients operating in the region.

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

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Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised UBS on the Portuguese aspects of its cross-border merger with Credit Suisse.

Strengths

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  • PLMJ offers deep technical knowledge and dedication to the customer.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • The team at PLMJ has high technical competence and ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters. The team also has high availability to deal with issues quickly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • PLMJ's team is fast, straightforward, smart and solution-oriented.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • PLMJ is very experienced and has a pragmatic approach to finding the best solutions to the deal and for the client.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • PLMJ stands out for the promptness and efficiency with which it handles matters. It consistently delivers timely, clear and thorough communication, demonstrating a strong commitment to client needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Diogo Perestrelo
    Diogo Perestrelo

    Diogo Perestrelo

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

    Duarte Schmidt Lino

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

    • Duarte Schmidt Lino is very commercial, with strong negotiation skills and an understanding of the client's business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Duarte Schmidt Lino offers excellent follow-up and in-depth knowledge.

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  • Bárbara Godinho Correia
    Bárbara Godinho Correia

    Bárbara Godinho Correia

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

    • Her communication is clear, timely and tailored to our specific requirements, making the overall experience highly satisfactory.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Bárbara Godinho Correia consistently delivers exceptional client service, demonstrating attentiveness and a proactive approach in addressing the client's needs.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Bárbara Godinho Correia is an excellent partner.

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  • Tomás Almeida Ribeiro
    Tomás Almeida Ribeiro

    Tomás Almeida Ribeiro

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

    • Tomás Almeida Ribeiro is able to think and act as an in-house lawyer and play the roles needed with external parties to reach the best outcomes. He has out-of-the-ordinary work capabilities.

      Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

    • Tomás is an outstanding lawyer who combines a high level of technical proficiency with a rare capacity for both critical and creative legal thinking.

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