Sofia Galvão
Hall of famePLMJ‘Known in the national legal scene for the quality of its team’, PLMJ assists with urban and territorial planning across the energy, real estate and tourism sectors in Portugal and Lusophone Africa. The practice is led by Andreia Candeias Mousinho, who ’stands out for her in-depth knowledge of urban planning law’, and is skilled in handling licensing issues, regulatory disputes and due diligence procedures. Following the July 2023 integration of the eponymous firm, Sofia Galvão, a leading authority in planning law, bolstered the team with her wealth of experience in tourism, construction, and public procurement mandates. Luís Moitinho de Almeida made the move as well, showcasing skill in planning, real estate, construction energy and environmental matters. Benedita Lacerda focuses on administrative law and the planning of major tourism development, while Micaela Giestas Salvador advises on a range of real estate development projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team was creative in finding solutions so that we could be successful in transactions that were not always easy.'
- 'I would recommend Benedita Lacerda who gave us fundamental support. She was always available and highly knowledgeable about different subjects.'
'They have people with in-depth knowledge of the legislation who give us the support we need.'
'What makes the firm stand out is the combination of technical knowledge, attention to detail and a solution-oriented approach, always with an emphasis on the specific needs of the client.'
'Micaela Giestas Salvador always knew how to give us the support and clarification we needed.'
'Andreia Candeia Mousinho stands out for her in-depth knowledge of urban planning law. We appreciate Andreia's strategic vision and refined knowledge.'
'It is known in the national legal scene for the quality of its team that specialises in urban and territorial planning.'
'I believe that Micaela Giestas Salvador is an expert in territorial planning.'
Key clients
- Acciona Real Estate Group
- AGG Capital Management LI
- APFIPP - Associação Portuguesa de Fundos de Investimento, Pensões e Patrimónios
- Arrow Global Group / Norfin
- Aurora Lith, S.A.
- Berkeley Capital Group
- Bondstone Real Estate and Asset Investment
- Galp Group
- GSE Group (Confluence)
- Grupo Sil
- HipoGes Iberia
- Incus Capital
- Inspired Educational Group
- NRV | Norvia - Consultores de Engenharia, SA
- Oxy Capital
- Power & Sol Energias Renováveis, S.A.
- Elis Group
- Starbucks Coffee Portugal, Unipessoal, Lda.
- Stoneview Capital Limited
- Taiwan Cement Corporation
- Urban Input Real Estate
Work highlights
- Advising Verdelago/Oxy Capital on a procedure to amend the approved planning permit for a luxury sustainable resort located between Altura and Praia Verde in the middle of Eastern Algarve.
- Advising Acciona Real Estate Group on the definition of a strategy programme in the structuring, licensing, and implementation of the Bensaúde and Alcântara Rio Projects in Lisbon.
- Assisting the Republic of Mozambique (Ministry of State Administration and Public Service) with the technical review of the territorial planning legislative package and the urban land regulation of Mozambique.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Andreia Candeias Mousinho