NUNO LÍBANO MONTEIRO Partner Head of Litigation Practice nuno.libanomonteiro@plmj.pt Lisbon office T. +(351) 21 319 73 00 F. +(351) 21 319 74 00 S. https://www.plmj.com Main Practice Areas PRACTICE AREAS Debt Recovery, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Restructuring & Financial Litigation Academic Background Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 1987 Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 1989 Professional Background Partner at PLMJ since 1996 Assisted in drafting the Company Insolvency and Recovery Code 2003 as a representative of the Portuguese Bar Association Assisted in the 2004 review of the enforcement proceedings framework as a representative of the Portuguese Bar Association Co-chair of the IBA conference "Reorganisation and Restructuring", Madrid, 2009 Member of the drafting committee for the Cape Verde Insolvency Code, 2009 Participant in the "Leading Professional Service Firms Program", Harvard Business School, Boston, 2011 Vice-president of the section "Insolvency of Regulated Businesses" of the R&W section of the IBA - International Bar Association, 2011 Co-chair of the 17th Global Insolvency and Restructuring Conference - IBA - International Bar Association, Paris, 2011 Speaker at a variety of conferences on the subject of insolvency and restructuring of companies Coordinator and co-author of the book "Company Insolvency and Recovery Code Annotated", PLMJ Collection, Coimbra Editora, 2012. Memberships IBA - International Bar Association, 1999 General Council of the Portuguese Bar Association, 2004 Concórdia - Centre for Conciliation and Arbitration of Conflicts, 2004 Board member CAC - Circle of Litigation Lawyers Insol Europe, 2013
Languages English French Main Publications Class Action 2016 - Getting the Deal Through Nuno Líbano Monteiro e António Pedro Pinto Monteiro (co-autores) Law Business Research 2016 Chapter 18 - Portugal, in Financing Company Group Restructurings Nuno Líbano Monteiro, Filipa Cotta e Francisco da Cunha Matos, Restruturação & Contencioso Financeiro Oxford University Press, 2015 Rankings Chambers Europe "Sources note that he is "organised," adding that he "looks at every detail" and praising his good strategy and skills" "Sources recommend the team for the high quality of service: a very reliable support, reactive and present when anticipating each situation." Restructuring & Insolvency - Band 1 "Sources note: Nuno has wide experience in all sectors of the economy and an excellent network, which provides him with the capacity to reach the target faster than others." "The team is able to provide a multidisciplinary approach, with noted capabilities in both domestic and cross-border mandates. "
"Feedback identifies him as \"very experienced, with a solid knowledge of procedural and substantive law which makes him a very good litigator." "Sources recommend the team for the high quality of service: a very reliable support, reactive and present when anticipating each situation." Restructuring & Insolvency - Band 1 "He is resilient and very skillful in outlining strategic action." "The team has a wise and strategic approach, with a great professionalism and great knowledge." "He has \"a wealth of knowledge and a very convincing track record; he is a winner,\" say clients. He specialises in restructuring and insolvency disputes and civil litigation." "Highly regarded team covering the full range of corporate, financial and commercial litigation as well as corporate crime and international arbitration. Represents a varied client roster of private individuals, mid-sized domestic companies and international financial institutions." Restructuring & Insolvency - Band 1 "He is a leader and knows how to manage his team effectively on a case by case basis.\" He is widely regarded as an expert in restructuring and insolvency law." "PLMJ is always part of the solution. The lawyers anticipate scenarios, they make very wise proposals and they know how to deal with opponents. The lawyers are always available. They'll work 24 hours a day if you need."
"He puts himself in our shoes and defends our case as if he is one of us." "The team's availability is undoubtedly its best feature. The lawyers are very dedicated to our matters and always alert us to risks we might face during its resolution."" Restructuring & Insolvency - Band 1 "A very established lawyer with broad experience in several sectors of business activity. He accumulates know-how and transfers this to his clients, which is excellent." "A prompt and available team which provides analysis into matters from both the perspectives of its strengths and weaknesses. It always makes us aware of situations where there might be risks" "He is a creative and a fighter in court. He sees the big picture and is technically great." "A large, full-service and highly active team, particularly noted for its expertise in the banking and automotive sectors. Fast, proactive and client-oriented. A very knowledgeable team that adapts to client needs, helpful and open." Restructuring & Insolvency - Band 1 "He is regarded among sources as an expert in this area." "Long-standing experience in domestic and international restructuring and insolvency cases. Represents creditors and debtors in a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, automotive and IT." Chambers Global
"Sources note that he is organised, adding that he looks at every detail." "Feedback identifies him as \"very experienced, with a solid knowledge of procedural and substantive law which makes him a very good litigator." "He has \"a wealth of knowledge and a very convincing track record; he is a winner,\" say clients. " "Takes matters into his own hands, according to a client. Another client adds: He puts himself in our shoes and defends our case as if he is one of us."
"Clients describe Nuno Líbano Monteiro as creative and a fighter in court. He sees the big picture and is technically great." The Legal 500 Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Leading Individual Insolvency and Restructuring - Leading Individual Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Leading Individual
Insolvency and Restructuring - Leading Individual Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Leading lawyer Insolvency and Restructuring - Leading lawyer Litigation and Dispute Resolution - Leading lawyer "PLMJ Law Firm's team of top practitioners has excellent knowledge, and assists in civil, commercial and criminal litigation and one of the best and most professional firms in Portugal and the reference to go to for big arbitrations."
Insolvency and Restructuring - Leadind lawyer "Technically very well prepared and very diligent, PLMJ 19-lawyer practice works as a team, respects deadlines and is always available. " Litigation and Dispute Resolution "PLMJ Law Firm's team of top practitioners has excellent knowledge, and assists in civil, commercial and criminal litigation and one of the best and most professional firms in Portugal and the reference to go to for big arbitrations." Banking and Finance "Working closely with the firm's capital markets practice, PLMJ 13-strong team has been involved in all of Portugal's privatisations to date. Consistently available and straight to the point." Insolvency and Restructuring "Technically very well prepared and very diligent, PLMJ 19-lawyer practice works as a team, respects deadlines and is always available. "
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Other Recommended Lawyer Best Portuguese Lawyer of the year "The list of Best Lawyers of the Year 2014 includes partner Nuno Líbano Monteiro, who won the award for restructuring and insolvency." Awards PLMJ consolidates its Leading Position as a full-service Firm in The Legal 500 Directory with a record of 69 individual recommendations 2015-04-09 PLMJ has maintained its leadership in the Portuguese market according to The Legal 500, one of the most prestigious international directories, and has been awarded recommendations in all practice areas analysed. In this year's edition, two practice areas in particular, European Law and Competition, and Restructuring and Insolvency deserve special attention, as do the 69 individual recommendations achieved by 56 lawyers of the PLMJ team. The firm also sees 10 of its partners recognised by the market as 'Leading Lawyers" in their areas of specialisation. They are: José Miguel Júdice, Litigation; Luís Sáragga Leal Corporate/M&A; Nuno Líbano Monteiro, Restructuring, Insolvency and Litigation; Abel Mesquita, Employment; Tiago Cortes, Employment; Tomás Pessanha, Oporto Office; Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão, Oporto Office; Pedro Sáragga Leal, Real Estate; Jorge de Brito Pereira, Banking and Finance; Luís Pais Antunes, TMT (Telecommunications, Media and Technology) We are also very prou...