With broad expertise across multiple practice areas, PLMJ's Porto office advises clients on tax, dispute resolution, employment, corporate and M&A, real estate, IP, construction, and public law matters. Filipe Avides Moreira leads the team, focusing on development, construction, banking and finance and M&A mandates. Public law specialist Diogo Duarte Campos advises on PPPs, construction and concession projects in Portugal and Lusophone Africa, while José Pedro Anacoreta focuses on labour and employment matters. Raquel Freitas assists domestic and international clients with public law, environmental and regulatory issues.

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Testimonials

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'José Pedro Anacoreta is more than a competent lawyer who limits himself to providing legal solutions to requests for help. He is truly a strategic ally who participates in key management decisions. He is someone who has a holistic understanding of the business, continuously challenges us to take innovative initiatives, supports us in managing change and advises us on topics that go far beyond what is strictly legal.'
‘The labour team offers exceptional support. They are true partners in problem-solving, identifying potential risks and proposing balanced, effective solutions that help management feel supported and secure in decision-making.’
'Diogo Duarte de Campos heads the department and is an exceptional lawyer focused on problem-solving, with a solid theoretical foundation and the highest ethical standards.'
‘Always available and quick to react, even on urgent matters. Clear and practical explanations, proactive and reliable advice, and a collaborative approach that inspires trust.’
'José Pedro Anacoreta combines deep knowledge of labour law with a pragmatic, results-oriented approach. He is assertive, approachable, and highly committed to clients, offering thoughtful and practical guidance.’
'PLMJ stands out for combining legal rigour with a practical, results-driven approach. The team is efficient in handling pre-litigation and judicial matters and known for its close collaboration, innovation, and multidisciplinary expertise.’

Key clients

Altri Florestal
Atepeli
Celtejo
Crédti Agricole – Corporate & Investment Bank
Monteiro Ribas
HB Fuller
Mecwide, S.A.
Neya Hotels
Porto Vivo, SRU
Quinta do Vallado
Ramada Aços, S.A.
Wipro

Work highlights

Advising Cegid Group on the international and Portuguese tax aspects of the acquisition of the Grupo Primavera followed by a complex corporate reorganisation of the Portuguese and Spanish companies of the newly-formed group.

Advised Futebol Clube do Porto on the reconfiguration of the commercial operations of Estádio do Dragão, including a partnership with Ithaka and the securing of long-term financing from North American institutional investors.

Advising DreamMedia on the acquisition of Cemark - Mobiliário Urbano, a specialist in street furniture with a large presence in Portugal, from the Spanish group FCC.