Pedro Caetano Nunes > PLMJ > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

PLMJ fields a ‘collaborative’ and ‘proactive’ team, recognised for its efficient collaboration across multiple practice areas, such as banking and finance, tax, corporate and M&A, real estate, and public law, allowing for tailored industry insights in complex cases. Nuno Líbano Monteiro , noted for his expertise in cross-border insolvency, restructuring, and litigation for prominent companies, co-leads the practice with Joaquim Shearman de Macedo, whose skill set includes debt restructuring and insolvency disputes, particularly for investment funds. Manuela Tavares Morais stands out for her proficiency in pharmaceutical-related cross-border insolvency cases and credit institution wind-ups, while Pedro Caetano Nunes specialises in corporate and financial litigation, supporting investment funds, distressed entities, and large insolvent estates.

Praised for providing ‘top-notch consultancy’, the team at PLMJ stands out as a dispute resolution powerhouse, renowned for its unparalleled depth of talent and consistently selected to handle the most complex and high-stakes cases in Portugal. Counting public entities, non-profits and major companies among its key roster of clients, the team is active across the financial services, TMT and infrastructure sectors, among others. The trio of lawyers leading the team include: Joaquim Shearman de Macedo, who has extensive experience representing clients in litigation and domestic and international arbitration; Pedro Metello de Nápoles, who specialises in representing national and foreign states and governmental bodies; and Rita Samoreno Gomes, who earns praise for her ability to deliver ‘excellent results’ and is noted for her experience in class actions. Nuno Líbano Monteiro fields an excellent market reputation, standing out for his experience in the full spectrum of disputes. Pedro Caetano Nunes and Carla Góis Coelho are recommended for their expertise in civil, commercial and corporate litigation.