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PLMJ

Europe 2026

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Rankings

Europe

Leading firm in Europe 2026

Top figures

292

Lawyers

42

Partners

1967

Established Year

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Contributions and articles

14 Global Practice Guides

Overview

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PLMJ is a Portugal-based law firm that combines full-service capabilities with bespoke legal craftsmanship. For more than 50 years, it has delivered bold and effective solutions to protect clients’ interests. The firm advises on all areas of law through multidisciplinary teams and acts as a strategic business partner in key decisions. Its lawyers know the sectors and regulators well, and its practice areas, sectors and desks work together seamlessly across matters in complex, cross-border work.

Industry sectors (15)

  • Agribusiness
  • Banking and financial institutions
  • Distribution and retail
  • Education
  • Energy and natural resources
  • Government and public sector
  • Healthcare, life sciences and pharmaceuticals
  • Infrastructure
  • Insurance and pension funds
  • Manufacturing
  • Mobility, transport and logistics
  • Real estate and construction
  • Social economy
  • Sports
  • Tourism and leisure

Capabilities (15)

  • Banking and Finance / Capital Markets
  • Corporate M&A
  • Defence
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Employment and Labour
  • EU and Competition Law
  • Healthcare, Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals
  • Intellectual Property
  • Planning and Land Use
  • Projects and Energy
  • Public Law
  • Real Estate and Tourism
  • Responsible Business
  • Tax
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Key people

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  • Bruno Ferreira

    Managing Partner

Work & experience

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Recent highlights include advising the financiers of the first section of Portugal’s high-speed rail link, a €2.3 billion project described as one of the country’s largest investments; a banking syndicate on €175 million facilities for Hyperion Renewables’ 300 MW portfolio, including Portugal’s first solar, wind and battery hybrid project; TenFifty Capital on financing the acquisition of Quinta da Comporta hotel; and Impresa on MFE’s acquisition of a 32.934% stake in SIC’s owner, Impresa.

Ranked Offices at PLMJ

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Portugal - Head office

Lisbon

Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo,43 1050-119 Lisboa. , Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, 1050-119, Lisbon

Portugal

Porto

Porto Office Park Avenida de Sidónio Pais 153 , Porto, Porto, Portugal, 4100-467, Porto

Ranked Departments at PLMJ (22)

Porto

Portugal

Ranked Individuals at PLMJ (66)

Porto

Portugal

Top figures

292

Lawyers

42

Partners

1967

Established Year

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