PLMJ, Planning | Chambers Europe Profile

About

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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. The firm has increased its presence in the market with the joining of Sofia Galvão Advogados' team.

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Strengths

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PLMJ stands out not only for its exemplary compliance with deadlines and constant availability, but also for the clarity with which it presents the different possible approaches.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ offers in-depth knowledge of the regulations and legislation in force and their practical application.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ offers in-depth knowledge of the regulations and legislation in force and their practical application.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ stands out not only for its exemplary compliance with deadlines and constant availability, but also for the clarity with which it presents the different possible approaches.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ stands out not only for its exemplary compliance with deadlines and constant availability, but also for the clarity with which it presents the different possible approaches.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ offers in-depth knowledge of the regulations and legislation in force and their practical application.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ offers in-depth knowledge of the regulations and legislation in force and their practical application.

Planning respondent
Europe

PLMJ stands out not only for its exemplary compliance with deadlines and constant availability, but also for the clarity with which it presents the different possible approaches.

Planning respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Sofia Galvão

Star Individuals

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. She joined PLMJ in October 2024.

Sofia Galvão offers the best legal advice we can have. She has a productive and proactive attitude that reaches excellent results.

Sofia Galvão has an excellent reputation in this market.

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Andreia Candeias Mousinho

Band 2

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. She has further expertise on licensing procedures.

Andreia Candeias Mousinho is an excellent professional and an asset in the area of urban planning.

She brings a combination of proactive attitude, technical knowledge and attention to our needs that add considerable value to our work.

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Luís Moitinho de Almeida

Band 4

Luís Moitinho de Almeida is noted for his expertise in planning, environmental and real estate issues as well as licensing. He joined PLMJ in October 2024.

Luís Moitinho de Almeida is an excellent lawyer who is always very committed to delivering in a timely manner.

Luís Moitinho de Almeida provides a great level of commercial and practical advice.

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