PLMJ

Hailed as ‘one of the best – if not the best’ competition practice in Portugal, PLMJ offers extensive expertise across antitrust matters, from merger control and State Aid to investigations, serving clients across a range of sectors. Engaged by top Portuguese and international companies, the team excels in navigating both contentious and non-contentious matters, earning further praise for its ’approachable, hardworking, and flexible’ approach. Practice head Ricardo Oliveira specialises in defending domestic and multinational clients in cartel cases, abuse of dominance, competition litigation, merger control, and antitrust compliance. Rita Aleixo Gregório  is frequently engaged by clients hailing from the aviation, banking, energy, health and waste management sectors, while Martim Valente  is noted for his international work, with clients praising him as ‘head-and-shoulders above anyone else.’ Alexandra Dias Henriques advises on the full gamut of antitrust matters, with a particular focus on restrictive practices cases.