Praised for its ‘client-driven approach’, the ’excellent’ corporate and M&A team at PLMJ handles a steady stream of deals for a diverse portfolio of clients, both domestically and internationally. The team’s expertise is notably pronounced in the healthcare, IT, energy and infrastructure sectors. Diogo Perestrelo is well versed in the gamut of M&A transactions and privatisations, assisting clients across the energy, aviation, telecoms, infrastructure and transport segments. Leading the team alongside him is Duarte Schmidt Lino, who is noted for his wealth of experience advising on large and high-profile M&A, private equity and venture capital deals. A litany of domestic and international companies turn to Bárbara Godinho Correia for assistance with major merger operations, privatisations, and acquisitions. The ‘outstanding’ Filipe Avides Moreira is lauded for his ’professional competence.’
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‘The corporate and M&A team's client-driven approach sets it apart within the national landscape. We also value the emphasis that PLMJ has placed on building a company culture that takes different stakeholders and companies into account.'
‘I would say that what distinguishes this firm in Portugal is that it combines the personalisation of the topics covered and a large team.'
‘Excellent team, quick response and duly clarifying all queries. Good treatment, education and availability.’
‘I would recommend Filipe Avides Moreira is an excellent professional.’
‘I would like to highlight Filipe Avides Moreira with whom I have worked in different matters. I think Filipe is an outstanding lawyer due to his professional competence, and personal availability whenever needed. He has deep expertise in M&A and corporate law and is always directly involved in the matter at hand.'
‘PLMJ proved to be a very professional team, with excellent conditions to receive, monitor and advise its clients. It also has a multidisciplinary team, which allows us to provide professional and competent responses, even in the most complex processes.’
‘I highlight Filipe Avides Moreira is extremely friendly and available, with a great alignment of thoughts, approach and even style, to the themes that emerged. He was very professional and competent, and proved to be very knowledgeable about the matters covered.'
Key clients
- Davidson Kempner Capital Management
- Building Materials Ventures
- A.P. Møller Holding
- Bank of America Europe
- E.I.P. - Electricidade Industrial Portuguesa
- TAP Air Portugal
- Ascendi Group
- Minor Hotels
- Galp
- Impresa
- RegaEnergy Group
- Sandvik Machining Solutions AB
- FCE Bank
Work highlights
- Advised and acted as lead counsel of Davidson Kempner European Partners in the designated Project Crow, which consisted in the acquisition of a private equity fund set up under Portuguese law.
- Advising Galp Energia on the sale of the group’s 9% non-operated stake in Block 14, 4.5% non-operated stake in Block 14K and 5% non-operated stake in Block 32.
- Advised Cegid on the acquisition of Grupo Primavera, a group comprised of companies located in various jurisdictions, including 8 companies with registered office in Portugal.
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Diogo Perestrelo, Duarte Schmidt Lino