Alexandra Dias Henriques joins PLMJ's EU and Competition practice as senior counsel starting in October.
Having worked as a lawyer for 20 years, she is one of the most experienced professionals in the field of EU and competition law in Portugal and was recently appointed Secretary-General of CAPDC - the Portuguese Competition Lawyers Group.
Highlighted as a market leader in Portugal by the prestigious international directory Chambers & Partners, Alexandra Dias Henriques regularly writes articles for leading publications in the EU and competition area.
Ricardo Oliveira, the partner who heads PLMJ's EU and Competition practice, said: “Alexandra Dias Henriques is a very important addition to the firm's EU and Competition practice. The last few years have seen strong growth and we expect this trend to continue. The reinforcement of the team with a lawyer of Alexandra's profile will enable us to provide our clients with an even more robust offer. We are very excited to welcome her, both because of her vast professional experience and her personal characteristics, which we value highly.”
Alexandra Dias Henriques, senior counsel at PLMJ: “I am embracing this new challenge in my career with great determination and ambition at a law firm that is both a Portuguese leader in its sector and an undisputed benchmark in the area of EU and competition law. The team brings together unparalleled talent and a work dynamic and relationships that set it apart in the country. That is why I couldn't be more excited to be part of this team and to contribute to its continued growth.”