The ‘excellent team’ at PLMJ adeptly advises a varied client base on public procurement, tender procedures, and related dispute resolution. Diogo Duarte Campos, recognised for his wide-ranging expertise, has helped high-profile clients navigate complex public law matters concerning PPPs and concession projects in the transport and energy sectors in Portugal and Lusophone Africa. Maria Zagallo is noted for her significant experience in public procurement, project finance, and concessions, with a particular focus on transport projects. Carla F. Machado is another key contact for public procurement procedures and regulatory issues.
Testimonials
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‘The team has excellent negotiation skills. The result of the work is above average.’
‘Diogo Duarte de Campos is very competent and very pragmatic. Carla F. Machado's availability is unlimited.’
‘PLMJ’s public law team is extraordinary in every way, including the way it interacts with its clients, the strategies it proposes and applies, its technical and sector knowledge and, the way it defends the interests of its clients.’
‘Diogo Duarte de Campos is extraordinary in technical and market knowledge, as well as in defining and applying strategies, client support, and availability. His team, namely João Lamy da Fontoura and Carla F. Machado, are also extraordinary.’
‘This is an excellent team that responds immediately to requests. ’
‘Diogo Duarte Campos, Tiago Duarte and Carla F. Machado are lawyers with in-depth knowledge of the different areas of public law.’
‘An excellent team, very available, with proven results.’
‘The quality of the service provided is reflected in the availability, specialised knowledge and friendliness with which they respond to our requests and clarify our doubts.’
Key clients
- AEDL
- Aer Rianta International
- Ascendi Group
- FCC
- Cascais, Almada and Funchal Municipalities
- Caixa Geral dos Depósitos
- GALP
- GreenVolt
- Grupo Altri
- Impresa Group
- LHEA Association for Lifelong Health Education
- Microsoft Corporation
- Nestlé Portugal
- REN
- CASAIS
- Accenture
- Zagope
- Elliot Advisors
- Parkia Iniciativas S.L.U.
- Floense
- Aldesa
- Manuel Couto Alves
- Afaplan
- Ryanair
- West Sea
- Biotronik
- Siemens Healthcare
Work highlights
- Advised the State of Cape Verde on the concession of all 4 international airports and 3 domestic airports.
- Assisting Davidson Kempner with the acquisition of ECS’ restructuring funds.
- Advising Elliot Advisors and SilverPoint Advisors, two international funds that invested in BES / Novo Banco, on their decision to launch an investor-state arbitration against Portugal.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Diogo Duarte Campos