GCR names PLMJ’s European Union and competition law practice, headed by partner Ricardo Oliveira, among the 100 best in the world

PLMJ is among the 100 best law firms in the world for European Union and competition law according to GCR - Global Competition Review. Along with Gomez-Acebo, MLGTS and VdA, PLMJ is considered one of the four "Elite" law firms in Portugal. PLMJ’s European Union and competition law practice is headed by partner Ricardo Oliveira.

This Global Competition Review’s nomination is based on interviews carried out with clients and peers and according to information provided by the firm.

Competition law is the area of law that promotes or seeks to maintain market competition by regulating anti-competitive conduct by companies. Among others, competition regulations and legislation are designed to prevent anti-competitive practices such as cartels and abuse of a dominant position, to control of mergers and to regulate state intervention in the economy.