PLMJ is well placed to advise on the tax aspects of major transactions, including multijurisdictional financing arrangements, corporate restructuring and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, and tokenised assets. In addition to its transactional capabilities, the group also acts for a broad client base, comprised of blue-chip corporates, domestic and international banks, and fast-growing players in the fintech and energy sectors, in tax disputes. The practice is led by Isaque Ramos, whose work centres on transactional tax matters. Dinis Tracana focuses on cross-border transactional structuring, while Ricardo Reigada Pereira is skilled in tax planning and tax controversy cases. Teresa Oliveira Braga left the firm in January 2026.

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'In the Portuguese market, this is a top-tier leading firm, and their professionalism, knowledge and conduct attest to this strong reputation.'
'They combine the technical qualities of large firms with a personal touch and friendly approach.'
'Easy to contact, with quick and effective responses.'
'Proactive approach to topics and opportunities, consistent follow-up, agility and predictable revenue.'
'I would like to highlight their follow-up, proactive approach and prompt alerts whenever there are relevant updates that may be of interest to the company or group and could allow for action or tax savings.'
'Dinis Tracana is an excellent lawyer with high technical expertise in his field.'

Key clients

Incus Capital Partners
Davidson Kempner / Pioneer
Green Ventures SGPS (CJR Renewables Group)
Medialivre
Live Nation Entertainment
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC)
Futebol Clube do Porto
Rega Energy
Ryanair
BTG Pactual
Cegid
Kärcher Group

Work highlights

Advised 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 complex process of reconfiguring the commercial operations of Estádio do Dragão, which included the conclusion of a partnership with Ithaka and the obtaining of long-term financing from North American institutional investors.

Advised Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) on the tax structuring of the launch of a new investment platform in equities, called CIBC’s Synthetic Prime, Delta One, Cash Prime and Securities Lending businesses.