Benedita Lacerda
PLMJThe ‘dedicated and extremely professional’ team at PLMJ stands out for its expertise in town and country planning, as well as in related domains like public and administrative law, real estate, tourism, and administrative litigation. The department is regularly instructed by asset management firms, funds and major companies in the energy and real estate sectors. Led by the highly regarded Andreia Candeias Mousinho, the practice boasts significant experience in urban development, complex planning and licensing issues. Key support is offered Benedita Lacerda, who specialises in administrative law, planning, public procurement, and related litigation proceedings.
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Testimonials
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‘PLMJ has dedicated and extremely professional teams that provide an excellent service.’
‘The lawyers are honest, responsible, professional and dedicated. Micaela Giestas Salvador has been tireless and exceptional.’
‘This is an experienced team that stands out for its specialised knowledge and professional excellence.’
‘The urban planning and spatial planning team, specifically Raquel Freitas, Micaela Giestas Salvador and Andreia Candeias Mousinho, have in-depth knowledge of urban planning law issues and have proved to be a real asset.’
‘Micaela Giestas Salvador and Andreia Candeias Mousinho have a command of urban planning law and the practical situations that arise in this context.’
‘Good, hard-working and professional lawyers.’
‘Benedita Lacerda and Diogo Duarte de Campos are friendly, available, competent, professional, and have a wealth of knowledge.’
‘Andreia Candeias Mousinho has excellent technical know-how, and Micaela Giestas Salvador has excellent work capacity.’
Key clients
- Acciona Group
- Admar, SCR, S.A.
- AGG Capital Management LI
- Algarvelux Villages Exploração Turística, S.A.
- Arrow Global Group / Norfin
- Aurora Lith, S.A.
- Ascendi IGI, Inovação e Gestão de Infraestruturas, S.A.
- Bondstone
- Davidson Kempner European
- Eden Portugal I, FCR
- Europi Property Group
- Galp Energia, S.A.
- Galp New Energies, S.A.
- Grupo Sil
- GSE Group (Confluence)
- Incus Capital
- Inspired Educational Group
- Inspired Finco Holdings, Limited
- LCN Capital Partners, LP
- Mozambique Republic
- Power & Sol Energias Renováveis, S.A.
- Sandvik Machining Solution
- Start – Sines Transatlantic Renewable & Technology Campus, S.A.
- Stoneview Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Assisting the Republic of Mozambique's Ministry of State Administration and Public Service in the technical review of the territorial planning legislative package and urban land regulation.
- Advising Aurora Lith, S.A., a joint venture between Galp and Northvolt, on the structuring of a lithium conversion plant project, including licensing and implementation at Parque Industrial Sapec Bay.
- Assisting Start Campus in the development of the START Campus of the Sines 4.0 Project, relating to DK and PPP aspects.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Sofia Galvão
PLMJNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andreia Candeias Mousinho