PLMJ stands out as a strong choice for a diverse range of clients, who turn to the team for its wide-ranging capabilities in corporate and M&A, public law, employment, tax, and dispute resolution matters. Noted for its ‘pragmatism and efficiency’, the team is adept at navigating complex cross-border deals. The practice is led by Filipe Avides Moreira, a key contact for companies from the infrastructure and construction sectors. Public law expert Diogo Duarte Campos, lauded for his ’professionalism’, regularly handles contentious and non-contentious mandates. José Pedro Anacoreta assists companies with all employment and social security issues, particularly those related to employment regulation, litigation and restructuring processes. Senior consultant Raquel Freitas is noted for her expertise in environmental law.

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Testimonials

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‘PLMJ is an extremely diverse law firm covering practically all areas of law. Our experience with PLMJ exceeded all expectations, which were already high.’
‘The PLMJ Porto team is extremely competent and available, quickly finding solutions that work for our needs.'
'We highlight the team's ability to give good advice and provide clarity of alternatives.'
‘The technical knowledge of Diogo Duarte Campos and Joana Brandão's team is unparalleled. The answers to each client's questions and specific situations are handled in a particular way, with tailormade solutions, and in an efficient and pragmatic way.’
‘Diogo Duarte Campos - his friendliness, professionalism and efficiency make him a professional of excellence.'
‘The labour department is extremely competent, available and client-oriented.'
‘José Pedro Anacoreta has solid knowledge in the labor area, and is a professional with extreme availability and capacity for practical solutions.’
‘PLMJ distinguishes itself from other law firms due to its pragmatism and efficiency in resolving the problems and questions put to it.'

Key clients

Adtechnologies, Lda. (Adapttech)
Altri Florestal
Celtejo
Crédti Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank
Finerge
Frulact
HB Fuller
Neya Hotels
Porto Vivo, SRU
Schibsted AS – Lendo Group
Worten – Equipamentos para o Lar, S.A.
Quinta do Vallado, Lda.
Ramada Aços, S.A.
Mecwide, S.A.
SIMPAR, S.A.
Adzerk, Inc
WIPRO
Atepeli
Enbergar
IPO
Nibble
Dreammedia

Work highlights

Assisted Palhares Invesrimentos e Participaćões, SGPS. S.A. with the acquisition of 51% of the share capital and voting rights in MWIDE, S.A.
Representing Glovo in the first three actions that have been filed against the company, seeking recognition of employment agreements.
Advising DreamMedia Group in the context of a number of international public tenders regarding the concession of advertising in the cities of Lisbon, Porto, Maia, Vilamoura and Matosinhos among others.