PLMJ with its network of collaborative offices, gives clients access to advice across Portugal and abroad. It is recognised as a key player in cross-border M&A and in high-profile VAT litigation. The firm’s sizeable team includes partner Isaque Ramos and senior counsel Teresa Oliveira Braga. Controversy specialist Ricardo Reigada Pereira is a revered practitioner, alongside real estate counsel Leonardo Scolari.
The firm advised Lighthouse Properties on tax structuring and share capital acquisition relating to retail infrastructure encompassing income tax advice on the transaction. It also assisted Incus Capital on a joint venture with Colares Capital to refinance the companies existing debt.
In July 2024, partner Ricardo Reigada Pereira and counsel Leonardo Scolari joined the firm from RRP Advogados. Managing associate Priscila Santos departed to Antas da Cunha ECIJA in October 2024.
Client feedback
‘’Top qualified lawyers and diligent.’’
‘’Good tax team depth and their willingness to serve their client well.’’
PLMJ with its network of collaborative offices, gives clients access to advice across Portugal and abroad. It is recognised as a key player in cross-border M&A and in high-profile VAT litigation. The firm’s sizeable team includes partner Isaque Ramos and counsel Teresa Oliveira Braga.
The firm advised Capgemini Portugal and Altran Portugal on a EUR 4.4 billion merger of both companies as part of the group’s international restructuring. It also represented Live Nation Entertainment as the lead tax adviser on the acquisition of a controlling stake in Altice Arena.
In July 2023, partner Serena Cabrita Neto along with senior associates Filipe Duarte Geada and André Areias departed from PLMJ. The relocation included principal tax associate Liliana Piedade.
Client feedback
“Excellent practitioners.”
“They are very experienced in tax and disputes tax issues, having an outstanding analytical thinking, and very focus on clients’ goals with an extraordinary teamwork and excellent interpersonal, communication and speaking skills.”
“Constant feedback, new approaches regarding the problems, deep insights and knowledge of the procedure.”
“A full-service legal company with great knowledge of all legal relevant areas.”