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Private Equity

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The size of the PLMJ private equity team and its breadth of experience is unique in the Portuguese market, advising on a full spectrum of private equity matters

Our team takes an innovative approach to dealing with complex transactions, especially in credit recovery and restructuring matters, where PLMJ has, by far, the most experience when compared to all other Portuguese firms.

Our lawyers have the expertise necessary to advise on all elements of a transaction including financing, tax and regulation.

The team has a growing and loyal portfolio of clients, including large national funds and major international players in the private equity field.

To view a comprehensive list of the services we offer, visit the PLMJ website for more details - https://www.plmj.com/en/services/practice-areas/Corporate-MA/2888/

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Private Equity - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ represents an array of important international and domestic funds in private equity mandates. It is selected as local counsel to advise on the Portuguese aspects of pan-European private equity buyouts. The law firm advises foreign fund managers on inbound Portuguese acquisitions, and it assists portfolio companies with the acquisition of competitors. PLMJ lawyers have further notable experience in venture capital deals, assisting funds and corporate groups with the subscription of funding rounds carried out by Portuguese start-ups.

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Strengths

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  • PLMJ does not just offer legal support, but a complete understanding of our goals and constraints.

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  • The members of the team possess in-depth knowledge of the client's capital and financing structure, strong expertise and experience. PLMJ has a deep understanding of the company's business, strategy and commercial vision.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Duarte Schmidt Lino
    Duarte Schmidt Lino

    Duarte Schmidt Lino

    Duarte Schmidt Lino is a well-established private equity lawyer. He advises on PLMJ's key private equity work, including add-on acquisitions, trade sales and advising on funding rounds.

    • Duarte Schmidt Lino has outstanding commercial awareness and vision.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He is a very well-known lawyer with long and very significant experience in the Portuguese market.

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  • Diogo Perestrelo
    Diogo Perestrelo

    Diogo Perestrelo

    Diogo Perestrelo acts for major global investors on the Portuguese parts of planned private equity investments.

    • Diogo Perestrelo is very commercial.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He offers high availability and service level.

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  • Filipe Avides Moreira
    Filipe Avides Moreira

    Filipe Avides Moreira

    Filipe Avides Moreira acts for private equity and corporate clients on share sales and investments for a range of sectors including real estate, engineering and financial services industries.

    • Filipe Avides Moreira is a great professional. He is always on the client's side but is also reasonable towards the other party.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He combines legal rigour with commercial vision.

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