About

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PLMJ's Projects and Energy team assists investors in the design and implementation of major investment projects, with a particular focus on the energy sector. Our clients choose us because of our in-depth knowledge of the various sectors in which we operate. This enables us to provide regulatory support in the implementation of each project.

We form multidisciplinary teams to meet any challenge, so that our clients can rely on legal advice that combines specific legal knowledge of each dimension of the project.

We implement and provide ongoing support for the most important infrastructure and energy projects in Portugal, advising both promoters and financiers. Our experience also includes advising on international projects to structure and implement infrastructure, energy, mining and industrial projects in countries where the official language is Portuguese, in particular Angola and Mozambique.

Our team has an integrated view of each industry and project, particularly in areas such as public law, environment, finance, tax, employment and labour, and restructuring.

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Projects - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

PLMJ benefits from a wide-ranging practice covering M&A, project finance and joint venture transactions. The department is routinely instructed by both domestic and international clients from the public infrastructure, health and energy sectors, also regularly advising sovereign states. The team is recognised for its vast international network, being particularly active across other jurisdictions, with notable activity in project developments in Mozambique, Cabo Verde and Angola. The practice additionally assists with concessions, security packages and regulatory matters.

Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ assisted Optimal Mountain with the contractual drafting and negotiation of a proposed four-star hotel construction project in Lisbon.

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Notable Practitioners

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Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo assists with a variety of corporate and financing matters relating to projects in the public infrastructure and transportation sectors. He frequently acts for international investors, banks and domestic concessionaires.

Diogo Perestrelo is hugely knowledgeable and we have a mutually trusting relationship.

Joana Brandão
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Joana Brandão
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Band 4
Joana Brandão assists with project finance and sale of energy assets as well as regulatory issues. She also provides advice to construction companies on infrastructure projects.
Maria Zagallo
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Maria Zagallo
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Band 4

Maria Zagallo is frequently sought after by public and private clients for her expertise in energy, healthcare and transportation projects. Additionally, she is well equipped to represent clients in contentious mandates and the public law aspects of projects.

She is a very available and technical lawyer, with deep legal and industry knowledge. She is genuinely focused on solving the client's problems.

Maria Zagallo has been an excellent support for our business and there is not a moment when Maria is unavailable to support her clients.

Maria Zagallo applies the law with a very strong commercial sense, which is exactly what we need as a client.

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Projects

Diogo Perestrelo
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Diogo Perestrelo
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Band 3
Joana Brandão
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Joana Brandão
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Band 4
Maria Zagallo
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Maria Zagallo
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Band 4

Members

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Diogo Duarte Campos

Gonçalo dos Reis Martins

Inês Pinto da Costa

Inês Pinto da Costa

Head of Department

Maria Zagallo

Head of Department