André Figueiredo
PLMJHighlighted for its ability to provide a ‘high quality service’, the ’experienced and specialised’ capital markets team at PLMJ is well versed in the full spectrum of transactional and corporate governance matters. Counting Portuguese banks, international financial institutions and listed companies among its key roster of clients, the practice enjoys a strong market reputation for its work on IPOs, rights issues and takeovers, debt issues and securitisations. With an impressive track record in complex ECM and DCM transactions on the primary and secondary markets, practice head André Figueiredo regularly acts on big-ticket capital markets deals. Bruno Ferreira is skilled at assisting companies and financial institutions with large-cap deals and complex regulatory matters, while the ‘technically impeccable’ Raquel Azevedo focuses on corporate governance issues concerning listed companies. Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is another key name to note, recommended for his involvement in the an array of capital markets transactions at the national and cross-border levels.
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Testimonials
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‘Raquel Azevedo is recommended for her solution driven and extremely collaborative approach.'
'PLMJ offers a high quality service, with an experienced and specialised team, and is always ahead of the market in terms of innovation.'
'The team is made up of lawyers with extensive experience in various areas of law, who are always ready to go the extra mile to meet the needs of their clients.'
'PLMJ is constantly investing in new solutions to improve clients' experience, and is committed to providing a high quality, personalised service adapted to the specific needs of each client.’
‘The law firm has a team of experienced and qualified lawyers, who stand out in the national market for their legal competence, dedication, problem-solving ability and client orientation. I particularly recommend André Figueiredo.'
‘Raquel Azevedo is technically impeccable, very efficient and has excellent client care skills.'
‘Raquel Azevedo provides an extremely client-focused service, with close monitoring and high levels of response. She has the ability to anticipate needs, address requests in a constructive, efficient way and informed by a high level of experience.'
‘André Figueiredo and Bruno Ferreira - what distinguishes them is their responsiveness, close monitoring of matters, and ability to deal with cutting-edge topics.'
Key clients
- JP Morgan Securities
- European Investment Bank
- DK Partners
- Deutsche Bank AG
- Lloyds Bank
- KKR
- Pioneer Point Partners
- US Bank
- Gulbenkian Foundation
- Greenvolt
- Citibank
- Galp
- REN
- Altri
- Impresa
- IGCP
- FCE Bank
- NORDEX SE
- ING Bank
- Haitong Bank
Work highlights
- Acting as legal counsel to REN in its capacity as issuer and keep well provider under the €5bn Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
- Advised DBRS on the credit rating of a facilities agreement entered into between Finerge Europe Holding, S.À.R.L, National Westminster Bank PLC and a group of other financial institutions, in the context of the debt restructuring of Finerge Group.
- Advising ING Bank on the subscription of €150m unsecured floating rate notes issued by Galp Energia.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Raquel Azevedo
PLMJPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
André Figueiredo