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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.

Chambers Review

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Restructuring/Insolvency - Portugal

2
Band 2

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.

Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ assisted several investment funds including Elliot Advisors and Silver Point Capital with challenges to the liquidation committee concerning their combined claims of over EUR550 million in the resolution of Banco Espírito Santo.

Strengths

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"PLMJ is very knowledgeable about the specifics of the law and is ready to discuss potential complications and limitations."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

"The firm goes deep enough so that we have all the information to make the right decisions and its lawyers are very sensitive to key commercial factors."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

"It is a highly well-prepared team whose close and direct treatment is a key pillar of its performance. Having PLMJ as legal adviser is a huge asset and a great security as any matter, including those of greater complexity and demand, is treated with great assertiveness and preparation."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

"A strong point of the team is its ability to have structured strategy and problem-solving approach to complex matters."

Restructuring/Insolvency respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Nuno Líbano Monteiro
1
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
1
Band 1

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.

"His long-standing experience and his deep understanding of the market and of the commercial aspects of the matters make him a key lawyer for any issue related to insolvency."

"Nuno is a real leader and it is a pleasure to work alongside him. He has deep experience across a range of areas and delivers commercial, seamless advice in a client-friendly manner."

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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
3
Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
3
Band 3

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 valuable resource to any team."

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PLMJ

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Restructuring/Insolvency
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
1
Nuno Líbano Monteiro
1
Band 1
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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
3
Joaquim Shearman de Macedo
Head of Restructuring/Insolvency
3
Band 3
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Members

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Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

Joaquim Shearman de Macedo

Head of Department

João Tiago Morais Antunes

Manuela Tavares Morais

Pedro Caetano Nunes