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PLMJ's planning team is unique in its multi-disciplinary expertise. With extensive experience in public and administrative law, environmental law, real estate and construction, urban planning, tax and litigation, the team is able to advise on complex transactions with many different legal aspects.

The team acts for many of Portugal's largest developers and property companies, including some of Portugal's most prestigious luxury resorts.

In addition to advising international companies, the team is regularly instructed by local councils on public law matters.

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Planning - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has a highly regarded practice offering a dedicated planning team, supported by a solid public law department. The law firm is well-versed in town planning matters, in addition to environmental and administrative law. The team is active in real estate, construction and development and frequently advises on licensing and litigious matters within the sector. The law firm has a distinct strength in luxury homes projects and has considerable experience representing various multinational companies and real estate developers investing into Portugal.

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Strengths

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  • The combination of in-depth technical knowledge, practical experience and structured management allows PLMJ to deliver excellence on sophisticated projects, ensuring legal certainty, efficiency and innovation.

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  • PLMJ is distinguished for its availability, theoretical and practical competence, and credibility.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Sofia Galvão
    Sofia Galvão

    Sofia Galvão

    Sofia Galvão boasts unparalleled expertise in a wide array of planning matters, including real estate developments, licensing and architectural issues. She assists a prominent list of clients.

    • Sofia Galvão provides state-of-the-art service in planning matters. She is efficient and always focused.

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    • Sofia Galvão stands out for her ability to lead, innovate and deliver high-value solutions. She is capable of handling the most sophisticated challenges with consistency and excellence.

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  • Andreia Candeias Mousinho
    Andreia Candeias Mousinho

    Andreia Candeias Mousinho

    Andreia Candeias Mousinho handles some of the most complex planning development mandates in PLMJ and works alongside prominent clients in the sector. She regularly acts on urban and rural planning matters. She offers further expertise on licensing procedures.

    • Andreia Candeias Mousinho is knowledgeable, responsive and solution-oriented.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Andreia Candeias Mousinho is an excellent lawyer with very clear knowledge of her client's business.

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  • Luís Moitinho de Almeida
    Luís Moitinho de Almeida

    Luís Moitinho de Almeida

    Luís Moitinho de Almeida is noted for his expertise in planning, environmental and real estate issues as well as licensing.

    • Luís Moitinho de Almeida is a great lawyer, with deep knowledge.

      Planning respondentEurope

    • Luís Moitinho de Almeida combines technical expertise, strategic vision, excellent communication and agility to offer a differentiated level of service that goes beyond the traditional.

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  • Benedita Lacerda
    Benedita Lacerda

    Benedita Lacerda

    Benedita Lacerda is adept at handling planning matters including licensing, land management and planning permits, in particular for tourist and residential projects.

    • Benedita Lacerda demonstrates an excellent capacity and performance.

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    • Benedita Lacerda is very strong technically and has an unusual ability to simplify processes for the benefit of the client.

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  • Micaela Giestas Salvador
    Micaela Giestas Salvador

    Micaela Giestas Salvador

    Managing associate Micaela Giestas Salvador is known for her work advising clients from energy, tourism, retail and other sectors on a variety of planning mandates.

    • Micaela Giestas Salvador combines technical precision with a clear understanding of the commercial and strategic dimensions of urban development projects.

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    • Micaela Giestas Salvador is a very competent lawyer.

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