PLMJ is a leading independent law firm established headquartered in Lisbon. The firm was founded in 1967. The firm boasts of being the largest and most senior law firm in Portugal with over 270 lawyers. The firm's deal team is led by managing partner Bruno Ferreira, who is highly regarded in the market, and supported by well-seasoned legal professionals. The firm has other offices Porto and Faro. The firm has a well-rounded law practice in Spain achieving a top tier ranking across all relevant practice areas.
Highlights
The firm advised LCN Partners on the €80.1 million secured financing provided by ING Bank for the acquisition of €150 million services portfolio (50 supermarkets) sold by Trei Real Estate.
In debt capital markets, the firm advised REN on the issuance of its €5 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
The firm advised Montepio Group on the carve-out of the entire banking activity of Banco Empresas Montepio to Caixa Económica Montepio Geral for a net asset value of about €180 million.
Key clients
Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, European Investment Bank, JP Morgan and Lloyds Bank.