Insolvency and restructuring

PLMJ

PLMJ fields a ‘collaborative’ and ’proactive’ team, recognised for its efficient collaboration across multiple practice areas, such as banking and finance, tax, corporate and M&A, real estate, and public law, allowing for tailored industry insights in complex cases. Nuno Líbano Monteiro , noted for his expertise in cross-border insolvency, restructuring, and litigation for prominent companies, co-leads the practice with Joaquim Shearman de Macedo, whose skill set includes debt restructuring and insolvency disputes, particularly for investment funds. Manuela Tavares Morais stands out for her proficiency in pharmaceutical-related cross-border insolvency cases and credit institution wind-ups, while Pedro Caetano Nunes specialises in corporate and financial litigation, supporting investment funds, distressed entities, and large insolvent estates.

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Testimonials

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'What I particularly like about PLMJ, apart from their excellent local and international skills, is their responsiveness, efficiency and in-house resources. The excellence of their services and the attention they give to my projects have enabled me to maintain a relationship of great trust over the past 10 years.'
'Pedro Caetano Nunes is a lawyer of extreme finesse. He is capable of envisaging several scenarios for the same operation, and proposing innovative alternatives. Pedro is excellent both technically and commercially. I can pass on all my disputes to him with my eyes closed, knowing that they will be handled with the utmost care.'
'PLMJ team and a series of individuals in particular, have been fundamental. The team has been collaborative in building and understanding the company as well as proactive in identifying options and solutions to the issues.'
'The main partner with whom we have dealt the most is Duarte Schmidt Lino. He always acts in the best interests of the client.'
'Manuel Sequeira and Rita Folhadela are the two technical experts and associates that have stood out, and been most supportive in the operational process.'
'Incredibly responsive service and commercial approach to international business issues.'
'Duarte Schmidt Lino - all over every aspect of the deal. Great depth of knowledge across different areas with pinpoint targeted advice when you're in the thick of it.'

Key clients

BlackRock
Canada Pension Plan – Investment Board / Amitra Capital
Cross Ocean Partners
Espírito Santo Financial Group (ESFG), Insolvent Estate
European Investment Bank
Iberis Semper
KKR
Oxy Capital
PIMCO Investment Management
Strategic Value Partners
Mudrick Capital Management L.P.
AlbaCore Capital LLP
Owl Creek Credit Opportunities Master Fund, L.P.

Work highlights

Advising the insolvent estate of ESFG.
Advising international investment funds including Attestor Capital LLP and PIMCO/BlackRock Group on the recent insolvency of a Portuguese bank.
Advising several clients on their challenge against the creditors list issued by the liquidation committee in the insolvency proceedings of Banco Espírito Santo.

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