We advise banks and financial institutions, covering all transactions, products and financial instruments. Our clients include Portuguese and international credit institutions, financial companies and investment firms that operate in Portugal.
We have deep knowledge of the sector and unique experience in advising on classic financing, project finance, structured products, financial services, creation and marketing of investment funds, guarantees and letters of credit, financial derivatives, mortgage lending and consumer credit.
Many of our lawyers have previously worked in the legal departments of credit institutions or financial supervisory authorities. As a result, they have extensive and varied experience. This makes PLMJ the first choice for legal support for day-to-day banking activity, restructuring operations, and financial regulation and supervision matters.
Our lawyers design and implement transaction in this sector. They advise on structuring financial products and services and have been entrusted to revise and adapt corporate legal documentation and internal processes to comply with EU-sourced legislation. The team also has a strong track record in advising on cross-border banking and financial activity, for both Portuguese institutions abroad and foreign institutions in Portugal.
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"Sources commend the firm's capabilities in the field, enthusing: "The team is pragmatic, commercial and knows how to work with international clients.""