Raquel Azevedo
PLMJ
Portugal
Raquel Azevedo at PLMJ is an expert on ESG matters within her client work and internal engagement. Leveraging her vast experience across capital markets and corporate governance matters, Azevedo advises clients on the development of their sustainability regulations and governance frameworks, ensuring they align with the latest ESG standards.
Azevedo is also particularly active in the sustainable finance space, having recently been advised the issuers and lead arrangers in the public offering of green and sustainability-linked bonds by major corporates including REN, Greenvolt, and Impresa.
A prominent thought leader in the field, Azevedo co-authored insightful articles discussing sustainability topics, ranging from the role of green bonds in financing renewable energy to corporate sustainability due diligence. Additionally, Azevedo demonstrated her commitment to spreading awareness on sustainability-related topics by organising and hosting a conference discussing the role of blue bonds in financing ocean protection and sustainable investment.