Gonçalo dos Reis Martins > PLMJ > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

PLMJ is well-regarded for its strong track record in advising domestic and international investment banks on project financings within the Mozambican market. The group has established expertise in handling renewable energy matters, and is increasingly active in assisting with the development and restructuring of high-profile power projects. M&A, dispute resolution and financial regulatory issues are other key areas of instruction. Practice head Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is highly regarded for his expertise in banking and finance and capital markets. Nuno Morgado Pereira‘s broad workload includes assisting with corporate finance matters in the energy, real estate and infrastructure sectors. Marta Pedro left the firm in December 2023.

PLMJ offers ‘excellent and seamless support’ to its clients, which include major international players in the technology, insurance and energy markets. It is well versed in advising on privatisation processes, share acquisitions and the implementation of complex investments. The team is led by Gonçalo dos Reis Martins, a banking and finance specialist who leverages his longstanding experience and multidisciplinary approach to his work with major oil and gas corporations. Renata Valenti splits her time between Luanda and Lisbon and boasts expertise in various commercial matters, from M&A to foreign investment. Ruben Brigolas excels in foreign investment. Inês Pinto da Costa left the firm in October 2024.

Fielding a team of ‘highly specialised lawyers, with in-depth knowledge of the national market‘, PLMJ draws considerable praise from clients for its ‘technical excellence’ and ‘unwavering commitment.’ In addition to advising clients on the full gamut of banking and finance matters, the team is renowned for its ability to handle complex cross-border transactions, catering to international and domestic banks, financial institutions, and asset managers. Steering the practice is André Figueiredo , who focuses on complex bank resolution matters, distressed asset deconsolidation transactions, and NPL disposals. Bruno Ferreira  is recommended for his specialisation in financial issues, while Gonçalo dos Reis Martins  stands out for his expertise in asset finance, syndicated loans, investments, and regulatory mandates.

Praised for its ‘immense expertise’ and ‘responsiveness’, the capital markets team at PLMJ is adept across a wide array of transactional and corporate governance matters. With a distinguished client base that includes Portuguese banks, global financial institutions, and publicly listed companies, the practice is highly regarded in the market for its work on IPOs, rights offerings, takeovers, debt issuances, and securitisations. Standing out for his ‘availability and technical competence’, André Figueiredo  focuses on complex equity and debt capital market transactions on the primary and secondary markets. Bruno Ferreira excels in handling complex transactions both within Portugal and on an international scale, while Gonçalo dos Reis Martins provides end-to-end advice on all aspects of capital markets transactions, earning particular recognition for his expertise in securitisation. Key contact Raquel Azevedo  maintains a busy practice, assisting clients on the full spectrum of capital markets transactions.