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PLMJ

General Business Law: Corporate

Europe Guide 2026 : Porto

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PLMJ has a large team of specialist lawyers covering all elements of business law, including corporate and M&A, tax, banking and finance, commercial contracts, employment, administrative and public procurement, sports and entertainment, real estate, construction and tourism, and litigation.

Our Porto office has one of the most experienced and qualified teams in the region, working in fully independent local practice areas.

The client roster is not only local, but also has a significant national and international component, and the practice's work highlights include a number of significant and high value matters.

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General Business Law: Corporate - Porto

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has superb public and administrative law capabilities based in Porto, with an impressive client list that consists of both public entities and major private companies. The firm advises on disputes arising in relation to public concessions for the construction of energy and infrastructure projects. Key lawyers are known for their specific understanding of environment law topics. Additionally, the firm's corporate team is well placed to handle a varied range of transactional and corporate matters, such as share acquisitions and sales, including in the real estate sector. PLMJ has further strengths in the employment area, assisting clients with contentious and non-contentious mandates.

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Strengths

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  • PLMJ's main distinguishing feature lies in its combination of technical rigour, availability and in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese regulatory and business context.

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  • PLMJ's support is second to none. The team gives us complete confidence. It also has extensive knowledge of our business in the matters at hand.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Diogo Duarte Campos
    Diogo Duarte Campos

    Diogo Duarte Campos

    Diogo Duarte Campos attracts attention for his handling of contentious public law matters. He assists with challenges to public tender awards and infrastructure construction work, and has experience in offences related to the energy sector. He also assists sovereign states with the drafting of concession contracts.

    • Diogo Duarte Campos is undoubtedly one of the best public law lawyers in Portugal, especially in the area of ​​public procurement.

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    • The service Diogo Duarte Campos provides is consistent, efficient and results-oriented, translating into a partnership of great trust and added value for our business.

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  • Filipe Avides Moreira
    Filipe Avides Moreira

    Filipe Avides Moreira

    Filipe Avides Moreira advises on domestic and international corporate transactions and restructurings, including those that have real estate or energy components. He also acts on the investor side of venture capital deals.

    • Filipe Avides Moreira is always ready and efficient. He embodies the elegance of the law.

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    • Filipe Avides Moreira provides unparalleled support, knowledge and availability.

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  • José Pedro Anacoreta
    José Pedro Anacoreta

    José Pedro Anacoreta

    José Pedro Anacoreta is one of the prominent names in the firm's employment team. He handles employment advice in the context of corporate transactions, as well as assisting with collective bargaining agreements and redundancies.

    • José Pedro Anacoreta has a very integrative vision of what it means to be a lawyer. He possesses incredible sagacity and the ability to always see another solution.

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    • He demonstrates availability and commitment to responding to requests in a timely manner. He reveals his practicality and understanding of customer needs.

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  • Joana Brandão
    Joana Brandão

    Joana Brandão

    Joana Brandão has a strong track record in public law matters. Clients from the sport and banking industries turn to her for her experience in the public law aspects of construction and development projects.

    • Joana Brandão is an excellent professional with extensive experience and dedication to the client and the cause.

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    • Joana has technical knowledge of the subject and excellent coordination skills in complex cases.

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  • Raquel Freitas
    Raquel Freitas

    Raquel Freitas

    Raquel Freitas stands out for her particular experience in environment law topics, including environmental offences. She additionally assists clients with public contracts and public tenders.

    • Raquel Freitas distinguishes herself through a combination of in-depth legal knowledge, solid practical experience, technical rigour, analytical skills and a strategic approach.

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    • Raquel Freitas delivers an excellent performance.

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