Showcasing a strong track record of representing a diverse roster of blue-chip clients in the TMT sector, the ‘very cohesive’ team at PLMJ is skilled at advising on M&A transactions, data protection issues, IT contracts and administrative proceedings, among other matters. Steering the practice is Pedro Lomba, who boasts extensive experience handling high-profile mandates across the communications, media, tech, and digital sectors. Key support is offered by a strong team of associates, where Marta Salgado Areias is recommended for 'her pragmatism and accuracy in monitoring' of contractual, privacy and licensing matters, and Rita de Sousa Costa is noted for her expertise in the media, technology and data protection spaces.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘PLMJ is not just a law firm; is a strategic partner that has consistently demonstrated its dedication to our company's success. Its distinctive approach to legal services goes beyond traditional practices, which sets the company apart in the national legal market.'

  • 'What makes PLMJ is its strategic thinking and client-orientated philosophy, as the company places clients at the centre of its activities, guaranteeing tailor-made legal solutions.'

  • 'Pedro Lomba has an unparalleled ability to deal with complex legal matters, which gives us confidence in his advice. He is a professional who is characterised by his capabilities in terms of strategic thinking, dedication to the client, communication and responsiveness.'

  • ‘PLMJ is a very structured law firm offering high-level legal services ’

  • ‘Pedro Lomba is able to assist our company with various legal matters (contracts, consumer law, privacy law, corporate law), working together with qualified lawyers and providing an excellent legal assistance.’

  • ‘PLMJ has a very cohesive team, made up of very competent lawyers with in-depth knowledge of legal matters and market practices. Excellent knowledge in matters of personal data, which allows for a cross-sectional review of the contractual issues assigned to them.’

  • ‘I highlight, in particular, Marta Salgado Areias for her pragmatism and accuracy in monitoring matters. The simplicity with which she can explain the most complex legal topics, even to professionals without legal training, is one of her greatest qualities.'

  • ‘PLMJ's TMT team essentially stands out for its vast experience and knowledge of the media sector, as well as its constant helpfulness and availability. The name PLMJ effectively lives up to the excellent reputation it has acquired in the national legal market over the years.'

Key clients

  • Impresa Publishing (Impresa)
  • Glovo
  • H&M
  • Angola Cables
  • Pandora
  • Microsoft
  • Ford
  • Eleven Sports
  • Pernod Ricard
  • Flixbus

Work highlights

  • Advising Glovo on the first legal action regarding the employment status of couriers working under the platform that has been brought in Portugal, after the presumption applicable to digital platforms came into force last May.
  • Advising Defined.ai as the leader of a €124.8m consortium for digital transition in Portugal.
  • Representing Impresa in all matters related to audiovisual media services, including advice on the launch of the first Portuguese-based VOD OTP streaming platform.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pedro Lomba

Other key lawyers

Nádia da Costa Ribeiro, Inês de Castro Ruivo, Marta Salgado Areias, Rita de Sousa Costa