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PLMJ

Restructuring/Insolvency

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PLMJ's outstanding restructuring and insolvency team has advised on some of the most high-profile, complex and significant international insolvency cases in recent years. This includes assisting in the insolvencies of major banking institutions and Luxembourg companies with significant assets in Portugal and beyond.

Our clients include companies requiring restructuring or recovery assistance, as well as private equity funds and investors seeking to invest in distressed companies. Many of these clients are involved in cross-border cases and rely on PLMJ's international experience and capabilities.

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has a robust restructuring and insolvency department boasting valuable experience in multi-jurisdictional restructuring and insolvency cases. Pre-insolvency and insolvency proceedings, restructuring plans and the acquisition of distressed debt remain standout areas of expertise, in addition to insolvency-related litigation, including clawback actions. The law firm offers an extensive track record of acting on debt recovery mandates. Its clients include debtors and institutions with high credit exposure in the banking and finance and healthcare industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised SLM Group on restructuring strategies aimed at preserving the group’s operations and business continuity.

Strengths

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  • PLMJ is distinguished by its combination of technical excellence and adaptability.

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  • PLMJ has a clear ability to study issues well and propose logical and well-defended solutions.

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  • I regularly choose PLMJ for its responsiveness and flexibility.

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  • PLMJ's in-depth knowledge of the restructuring process and the intricacies of the Portuguese market make it an excellent partner.

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  • PLMJ has a strong understanding of our industry and seeks to align its legal advice with the business's strategic objectives. Its team demonstrates commercial sensitivity and the ability to propose solutions that go beyond the strict legal framework.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nuno Líbano Monteiro
    Nuno Líbano Monteiro

    Nuno Líbano Monteiro

    Nuno Líbano Monteiro boasts a strong track record in representing clients in contentious and non-contentious issues, such as debt recovery proceedings, clawback actions, insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring matters.

    • Nuno Líbano Monteiro is one of the best insolvency and restructuring lawyers in Portugal.

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    • Nuno Líbano Monteiro is one of the pioneers of this field.

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  • Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
    Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

    Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

    Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is adept at handling insolvency proceedings for investment funds. He also advises on the acquisition of distressed debt and restructuring procedures.

    • Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is a highly qualified and responsible lawyer.

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    • Joaquim Shearman de Macedo is very experienced.

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  • Ricardo Silva Pereira
    Ricardo Silva Pereira

    Ricardo Silva Pereira

    Ricardo Silva Pereira is noted for his expertise in assisting domestic and international clients across a wide range of restructuring and insolvency proceedings.

    • Ricardo Silva Pereira has the capacity to understand problems and find creative solutions to reach the client's objectives.

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    • Ricardo Silva Pereira always has a very constructive strategy to offer. He is very calm in dealing with complex matters and has great judgement.

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    • Ricardo Silva Pereira is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Ricardo Silva Pereira is a very experienced lawyer with great availability.

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