André Figueiredo > PLMJ > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

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.

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.