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- Luis Sáragga Leal
Luis Sáragga Leal
One of PLMJ’s founding partners.
About Luis
Luis is one of PLMJ’s founding partners. He is a senior partner in the Corporate M&A practice and has 50 years’ experience as a lawyer. Over the years, he has acted in some of the most important legal operations in Portugal and abroad.
Luis specialises in international transactions, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions and foreign investment.
He provides legal support for cross-border transactions and large-scale investment projects involving various countries, including China, Angola, Mozambique and Portugal.
In 1998, he was one of the driving forces behind the setting up of the PLMJ Foundation and he is still involved today in his role as president of its board.
Contacts
Office: Lisbon
(+351) 213 197 300*
luis.saraggaleal@plmj.pt
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Academic Background
- Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 1968
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 1970
Professional Background
- Partner at PLMJ since 1973
- Vice-President of the General Council of the Bar Association, 1986
- Portuguese delegate to the CCBE - Consultative Committee of the Bars and Law Societies of the European Community, 1983
Member of
- Portuguese section of the International Commission of Jurists
- Honorary member of the Florida Bar Association
- Lisbon District Council of the Portuguese Bar Association, 1980
- General Council of the Bar Association, 1983
- President of the Bar Association’s Institute of Law, 2005
Luis Sáragga Leal receives award for his career in corporate law
Eighteen PLMJ lawyers recognised by Who’s Who Legal
PLMJ maintains a leading position in M&A in the IFLR1000 directory
PLMJ Foundation publishes 19th annual collection ‘ACERVO – 5 Decades of Contemporary Art’
The PLMJ Foundation has been recognised for the second year in a row at the Corporate Art Awards - Art Patrons of the 21st Century
PLMJ has 22 practice areas ranked and 58 lawyers recommended in The Legal 500
Chambers & Partners Europe 2018 – PLMJ has more lawyers than any other Portuguese law firm with top rankings
Chambers Global 2018 names PLMJ among the top three firms in Portugal
Other Awards
Chambers Europe
"He has vast experience in the areas of cross-border M&A and investment projects."
"He remains a well-established figure in the corporate arena and is described by interviewees as a great lawyer with a great reputation."
"He is highly regarded for cross-border operations and investments as the head of the international projects team."
Chambers Global
"He commands a strong reputation in the corporate field. He has vast experience in the areas of cross-border M&A and investment projects."
"He remains a well-established figure in the corporate arena and is described as a great lawyer with a great reputation."
"He is highlighted for his ability to come up with solutions in a creative way."
"He continues to be regarded as "a well-reputed lawyer" recognised for offering a wealth of experience. He is highly regarded for cross-border operations and investments as the head of the international projects team."