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.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team have good local knowledge.'
- 'Renata Valenti has broad experience working for international companies in the oil and gas sector in Angola.'
- 'All the lawyers have good command of Portuguese and English.'
- 'The Lisbon lawyers offer excellent and seamless support.'
'Emmanuel da Silva is experienced in financial matters and general corporate support.'
'Barros Gaspar Simao has a broad skill set.'
Key clients
- Huawei
- SG HEMERA CAPITAL PARTNERS – SGOIC, S.A.
- Unitransfer
- SAS SUEZ International
- Afentra PLC
- Galp Energia
- Recherche Exploitation Produits (REP)
- Standard Bank Group
- ENSA - Empresa Nacional de Seguros de Angola, S.A.
- Hipermáquinas
Work highlights
- Advised Galp Energia on the sale of the group's non-operated stakes.
- Advising ENSA on the preliminary legal due diligence, structuring and implementation of the privatisation through an IPO on the stock exchange.
- Advised Afentra on the acquisition of four non-operated stakes from two multinational oil companies.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
Other key lawyers
Renata Valenti; Ruben Brigolas