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PLMJ assists our clients in highly complex disputes that are critical to their business and reputation, and we consistently work on the most challenging and sensitive Portuguese and international disputes.

Our Dispute Resolution practice has a highly specialised team that handles a wide range of litigation, arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. We act for clients from a wide range of sectors.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to have a team of specialists who combine knowledge in areas such as competition, banking, finance and capital markets with solid litigation and arbitration experience.

We act in major banking disputes and in cases involving the mis-selling of derivatives and other financial instruments or responsibility for the preparation of prospectuses for public offers of securities. We assist in the most significant corporate disputes, often implementing step-in and shareholder reorganisation strategies.

Our team has represented clients in defending the most significant class actions, including directors' liability in listed companies and manufacturers' civil liability.

We also have extensive experience in representing clients in competition and regulatory proceedings before the Portuguese Court of Regulation, Supervision and Competition.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

PLMJ boasts a top-tier team advising on high-value commercial litigation, with further experience in international arbitration relating to construction contracts for projects in Portugal and in countries in Africa. This elite firm has experience on the defendant side of competition damages and product liability cases that have given rise to litigation in multiple jurisdictions across Europe. The team offers strong geographical coverage with offices in Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve, in addition to branches in Portuguese-speaking countries in Africa.

Work Highlights

  • PLMJ represented international investment funds in a dispute with Banco de Portugal following the retransfer of five series of senior bonds from Novo Banco to Banco Espírito Santo.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Nuno Líbano Monteiro
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Nuno Líbano Monteiro
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Senior Statespeople

Nuno Líbano Monteiro commands an outstanding reputation in the litigation sector in Portugal. He is experienced in advising clients on significant environmental class action proceedings related to CO2 emissions, with further experience in debt recovery litigation.

Nuno Líbano Monteiro offers an extensive legal background. He has great prestige and credibility and he is also very pragmatic.

Nuno Líbano Monteiro has unsurpassed competence and an unrivalled desire to serve his clients.

Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is capable of handling varied mandates ranging from major cross-border banking disputes to high-profile cases involving breaches of intermediation agreements. He has further experience advising clients on BIT arbitration proceedings.

Rita Samoreno Gomes
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Rita Samoreno Gomes
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Rita Samoreno Gomes has notable experience on the defendant side of antitrust damages claims, with further activity in class actions filed before the Portuguese Competition Court. She is also able to handle class actions and financial litigation.

Rita Samoreno Gomes is distinguished by her deep legal expertise and outstanding team management skills. Her proactive approach and strategic thinking ensure excellent results for her clients.

She is a technically excellent lawyer who displays smart strategic thinking to reach the best commercial outcome for the client.

Carla Góis Coelho
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Carla Góis Coelho
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Carla Góis Coelho assists clients with environmental and consumer rights class actions as well as debt recovery litigation.

Carla Góis Coelho is a technically good lawyer who is also responsive and provides client-friendly, commercial advice. She is a wonderful person to have on your team.

Pedro Caetano Nunes
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Pedro Caetano Nunes
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Pedro Caetano Nunes often assists with disputes arising within insolvency situations, with further experience defending clients in corporate control proceedings.

Pedro Caetano Nunes demonstrates a high level of sophistication and an ability to effectively apply legal strategies to drive results.

I highlight his vast experience, pragmatism and availability.

Pedro Caetano Nunes is proactive, hands-on and strongly business-oriented.

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Portugal

Dispute Resolution

Nuno Líbano Monteiro
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Nuno Líbano Monteiro
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Senior Statespeople
Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 1
Rita Samoreno Gomes
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Rita Samoreno Gomes
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Band 4
Carla Góis Coelho
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Carla Góis Coelho
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Band 5
Pedro Caetano Nunes
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Pedro Caetano Nunes
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Band 5

Members

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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

Head of Department

João Tiago Morais Antunes

Pedro Metello de Nápoles

Head of Department

Rita Samoreno Gomes

Head of Department