Standing out 'for its technical excellence, capacity for innovation and client-oriented approach’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados' public law practice acts for private and public sector clients in public procurement, tender procedures, PPPs and concession agreements involving the energy and infrastructure sectors. Department head João Tiago Silveira is well-versed in the whole gamut of administrative law matters. Nuno Peres Alves is noted for his strong track record in public law contentious issues involving the transport, mobility, telecoms, media and banking sectors. Pedro Costa Gonçalves has a wealth of experience in administrative law, public contracting, and public law-related arbitrations, while Margarida Olazabal Cabral is highly regarded for her expertise in public procurement. Consultant Diana Ettner stands out for her aptitude in administrative law and environmental matters.

Spearheaded by Rui Medeiros, João Amaral Almeida and Mark Kirkby, the ‘competent and knowledgeable team’ at Sérvulo & Associados frequently acts for public sector clients in both advisory and contentious matters, with a focus on large-scale transport and infrastructure projects, as well as administrative disputes. Kirkby is skilled in concession contracts involving PPPs in the highway and railway segments, while Medeiros and Almeida focus on public procurement and contentious administrative law matters. With over 50 years of experience, founding partner José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is an authority in the Portuguese public law market. The ‘dedicated and competent’ Francisca Mendes da Costa is a point of reference for public tenders in the transport and healthcare sectors.

A go-to choice for support on complex public law matters involving the energy, financial, infrastructure and telecoms sectors, VdA uses its ‘multidisciplinary skills and know-how’ to advise domestic and international clients. Co-head Paulo Pinheiro is lauded for his broad skillset and proficiency in matters concerning public procurement, public contracting and regulatory issues. Fellow co-head Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira excels in administrative litigation. Ana Marta Castro is noted for her ‘extraordinary ability to permanently support the client’ with public law matters, predominantly focusing on regulation and concessions.  André Gaspar Martins works with entities based in Portugal and Lusophone Africa on public procurement, concessions and administrative disputes.

Praised for its competence and industry know-how, the team at Cuatrecasas, led by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas and Vasco Moura Ramos, is a reference in the public law market, mainly assisting private and public sector clients with regulatory disputes, banking resolutions and administrative concessions. The ‘competent and always available’ Ramos exhibits particular skill in public procurement litigation and public contracting, while Freitas is particularly strong in procurement, arbitration proceedings and service concessions. Marisa Mirador advises clients in the real estate, energy and telecoms sectors on concessions, public procurement and administrative proceedings.

Lino Torgal, a highly respected and esteemed professional, oversees the team at Garrigues Portugal, which is commended for its ‘vast experience and in-depth technical knowledge’. The practice is well-regarded for its expertise in public works and concession contracts, as well as regulatory matters across various industries, with a particular strength in energy, and related dispute resolution. Torgal specialises in infrastructure and energy projects and is noted for his ‘reasoning, legal knowledge and availability’. He frequently assists private and public entities with public procurement, project finance and PPPs.

Miranda & Associados is well equipped to act for public and private sector clients in the gamut of public and administrative law matters. The 'extremely knowledgeable' Pedro Melo specialises in infrastructure projects, PPPs, and concessions, while the ‘unsurpassable' João Rosado Correia is well-versed in procurement, particularly within the energy sector. Tiago Amorim is a respected dispute resolution expert, known for his work on multijurisdictional matters. Nuno Antunes focuses on the energy sector, and Ricardo Alves Silva advises foreign authorities on large-scale energy projects in Lusophone Africa. Renato Guerra de Almeida is a key contact for state-owned enterprises, financial institutions and foreign investments.  Recently promoted partner Sara Castelo Branco is highly active in the healthcare, energy, water and waste management sectors.

PLMJ, led by the reputed Diogo Duarte Campos, receives particular praise for its work in procurement, tender procedures and public law-related contentious matters. Campos is ‘an unmissable name in public procurement and administrative litigation’. Maria Zagallo is skilled in project finance and concession agreements, often working with major players in the transport sector. Praised for ‘her deep legal knowledge, professional ethics and integrity’, Raquel Freitas focuses on environmental law, while Tiago Duarte handles public procurement procedures administrative contracts and constitutional law issues.

Under the stewardship of the highly experienced Bernardo Diniz de Ayala, Uría Menéndez is well equipped to assist both domestic and international clients with administrative law matters relating to the energy, construction, and infrastructure sectors. The team boasts strong capabilities in both contentious and non-contentious matters, with particular expertise in public procurement, administrative disputes, privatisations, and regulatory issues. Ayala is recognised as ‘brilliant at all levels’ and draws on his extensive experience in public contracting and administrative litigation. Under his guidance, Afonso Choon has honed ‘excellent technical skills’ in public law contentious matters, procurement, and administrative proceedings, while Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa is building a solid reputation in public procurement, project development and finance.

With significant expertise in environmental law and energy projects, Abreu Advogados is skilled at assisting with public contracting, tenders, administrative concessions and PPPs. The practice is led by Manuel de Andrade Neves, recognised for his considerable expertise in conventional and renewable energy projects in Portugal and abroad. José Eduardo Martins is proficient in licensing, public procurement and litigation in the waste management, water and energy sectors, advising both companies and public entities in Portugal and Lusophone Africa. Mafalda Teixeira de Abreu is another name to note for public procurement procedures.

Founding partner Alexandre De Albuquerque leads the team at Albuquerque & Almeida, which is recognised for its ‘strong technical knowledge and good attention to detail’. The team is especially active in the ports sector and has extensive experience in shipping and logistics projects. Albuquerque is praised for his ‘vast experience, very solid technical knowledge and strong client orientation’. Diana Silveira is a specialist in public procurement, with expertise in related dispute resolution matters.

The ‘dynamic and proactive’ public law team at CMS is a popular choice for private sector clients looking to resolve complex administrative law matters. Led by Gonçalo Guerra Tavares, the group has vast experience in infrastructure and energy projects, as well as public procurement. Tavares possesses vast experience in public procurement, administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings. The ‘excellent’ António Magalhães e Menezes is well-regarded for his proficiency in public procurement, energy, transport and environmental matters.

The ‘exceptional’ public law team at Linklaters leverages a global network of talent and expertise to assist private sector clients with matters concerning highly regulated industries. Recognised as specialists in public procurement and regulatory matters, the team handles issues across sectors such as energy, telecoms, and water. Department head Maria de Athayde Tavares is commended for ‘always adding value to the business'. She frequently acts for major stakeholders involved in procurement, tender procedures and the execution of public contracts.

 

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL primarily focuses on public tender procedures, leveraging its ‘relevant practical experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge’ to assist private and public sector clients. Led by David Coelho and Noel Gomes, the team works for all major stakeholders throughout the full lifecycle of the tender procedure. Coelho is noted for his ‘excellent leadership skills’ and regularly oversees projects involving government-related agencies, while Gomes specialises in administrative law and public procurement.

The team at SRS Legal, led by Alexandre Roque and José Luís Moreira da Silva, frequently advises both public and private sector clients in the energy, healthcare, shipping and telecoms industries. Roque is an administrative law specialist who can regularly ‘facilitate great relationships with clients’. Moreira da Silva is noted for his ‘extensive experience in various areas of public law’, including litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Andersen is praised by clients for its ‘excellent technical knowledge’ and its proactive efforts to ‘stay up to date with the latest trends and legislative changes’ across a wide range of sectors. Patrícia Vinagre e Silva co-leads the department, specialising in matters concerning the energy sector, large-scale infrastructure projects and public procurement. Fellow co-lead Pedro Drago joined in July 2024 from Rogério Alves & Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL and is known for his expertise in matters relating to dispute resolution, construction and urban planning.

DLA Piper ABBC taps into an international network of technical expertise to support clients with a wide range of public law matters, with a particular focus on the healthcare sector. Mariana Ricardo leads the team with a multidisciplinary approach, drawing on her background in corporate law. She has extensive experience in public procurement and regulatory frameworks, particularly in the energy and life sciences sectors.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo brings extensive multijurisdictional experience to handle all stages of public law matters, demonstrating particular strength in regulatory issues and procurement procedures. Ana Luísa Guimarães an addition from Sérvulo & Associados in February 2024, oversees the department alongside Ricardo Campos. Guimarães focuses on PPPs and infrastructure projects in highly regulated sectors, ranging from water to energy. Campos is noted for his experience in administrative law, regulatory issues, public works and related disputes.

Pérez-Llorca‘s public law practice is expanding under the leadership of the ‘dedicated and charismatic’ Débora Melo Fernandes and the ‘pragmatic’ Adolfo Mesquita Nunes, both of whom joined from Gama Glória in January 2024. Fernandes provides public and private sector entities with regulatory advice across sectors like life sciences, energy, mobility and TMT. Nunes regularly assists companies with regulatory issues, public procurement, and administrative litigation.

The ‘attentive, rigorous and experienced’ Manuel Esteves Albuquerque leads the public law team at Raposo Bernardo, which frequently handles tender procedures on both the domestic and international stage. Albuquerque has over three decades of experience in assisting public stakeholders with tender procedures, urban licencing and contract negotiations.

The ‘extremely efficient’ team at TELLES is expanding its market presence, specialising in procurement and infrastructure projects. Based in Porto, practice head Pedro Almeida e Sousa brings together expertise in public procurement, construction matters and urban planning. Rui Mesquita Guimarães, commended for his ‘technical mastery’, advises public and private entities on procurement procedures and administrative law cases.