About

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PLMJ acts for public and private bodies in all areas of public law. However, we have a particular focus on public procurement and public contracts, regulatory, administrative and constitutional litigation, the environment and construction.

The public law team has been involved in the most important infrastructure-related transactions in Portugal and in Portuguese-speaking countries, and we have solid experience in arbitration and legal opinions.

We assist our clients in structuring and negotiating transactions and throughout the life of their contracts. Our team's support also extends to disputes, whether in administrative proceedings, constitutional litigation or national and international arbitration. In cases where we do not represent the parties directly, we are called upon to provide legal opinions or to act as arbitrators. This demand reflects the strong academic background of our team.

PLMJ plays a major role in the most important concession and privatisation transactions, as well as in the most significant public works and public-private partnership awards. 

Our team has worked on international infrastructure projects, particularly in Angola, Mozambique, Senegal, Cape Verde, Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe. In these projects, we have acted for Portuguese and international companies in different types of procurement and in a wide range of sectors such as transport, energy, water and sanitation.

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Public Law - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

PLMJ is able to provide comprehensive advice through its substantial team. It has a notable practice in concession agreements, public tenders and public procurement procedures. The law firm is active in the education, life sciences and energy sectors, in addition to advising on road and airport infrastructure projects. It is also active in litigation before administrative and constitutional courts, as well as in domestic arbitrations. PLMJ is adept at cross-border mandates involving other European and lusophone jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised NOAE and Strategic Value Partners on the sale of 100% of NOAE, the direct shareholder of AEDL, the concessionaire of the Douro Litoral motorways.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Diogo Duarte Campos
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Diogo Duarte Campos
Head of Public Law
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Diogo Duarte Campos assists clients with an array of complex arbitration and litigation, as well as handling public procurement procedures.

Diogo Duarte Campos has a deep knowledge of public procurement matters, permanent availability and sympathy in addressing issues.

Diogo Duarte Campos's dedication, extensive knowledge and multifaceted experience make him a distinguished professional in his field, highly regarded by clients and peers alike.

Tiago Duarte
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Tiago Duarte
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Tiago Duarte often represents clients in public law litigation, as well as assisting with public tenders and negotiations of licensing contracts with public entities. He has also acted on the legislative drafting of projects in lusophone Africa.

Tiago Duarte is always attentive, responsive and, overall, a pleasure to work with.

Tiago Duarte has a lot of knowledge, which gives us comfort.

Maria Zagallo
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Maria Zagallo
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Maria Zagallo is a respected partner who assists clients with a range of public law mandates, including concession agreements and PPP matters. She further advises on administrative disputes.

Maria Zagallo is very technically strong in her field of expertise.

Maria Zagallo's breadth of knowledge, remarkable experience and unwavering dedication make her a successful professional.

Raquel Freitas
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Raquel Freitas
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Senior counsel Raquel Freitas acts for institutional investors and international corporate clients on environmental and regulatory issues.

Raquel Freitas has the ability to interpret and apply legislation strategically and has clear and effective communication, ensuring that clients understand the steps of the process.

She conducts processes efficiently with multiple parties involved, actively contributing to the team's success by collaborating and sharing knowledge.

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Portugal

Public Law

Diogo Duarte Campos
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Diogo Duarte Campos
Head of Public Law
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Band 1
Tiago Duarte
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Tiago Duarte
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Band 2
Maria Zagallo
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Maria Zagallo
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Band 4
Raquel Freitas
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Raquel Freitas
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Band 4

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