Praised for its ‘client-oriented approach’, the privacy and data protection team at PLMJ is a key port of call for large corporations seeking assistance with cross-border compliance projects, audits, data breaches, litigation and the data protection aspects of high-value M&A. Spearheading the team is Pedro Lomba, who advises clients across a wide range of regulated sectors, such as media, mobility, IT, online platforms, healthcare and AI. Associate Inês de Castro Ruivo handles a variety of data protection and data privacy compliance matters for major banking, TMT and energy players. Other names to note at the associate level include Marta Salgado Areias, who brings together expertise in IP, data protection and consumer law, and Rita de Sousa Costa, who handles complex audits and litigation cases.
Testimonials
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‘From the Privacy and data protection team, I would like to highlight Nádia Ribeiro, with whom we work regularly. Nádia has in-depth knowledge of the subject and is always "one step ahead" in relation to the questions and problems that are posed to her. Nádia is committed and focused, and with above average dedication to her clients.'
‘The prompt response and experience of the professionals involved make the experience very positive.'
'They possess a client-oriented approach to solving business problems.'
'Pedro Lomba is a professional who is ready to dive deeply into the client’s problem.'
Key clients
- Microsoft
- Accenture
- Free Now
- National Association of Pharmacies
- Clever Leaves
- Galp
- Ford
- Pandora
- Impresa
- Herbalife
- Glovo
- Ascendi
- CateringPor
- StartCampus
- United Investments Portugal
- Tabaqueira (Philip Morris International)
- H&M
- DefinedCrowd (dba Defined.ai)
- Flixbus
- REN
- Angola Cables
Work highlights
- Assisted H&M with the identification and managing of a data breach incident, including the necessary communication and notification process with the Portuguese Date Protection Authority.
- Assisting the Impresa Group with all data protection aspects of its activity.
- Assisting Galp's Data Protection Officer (DPO) with data protection impact assessments and other high-risk data processing activities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Pedro Lomba