Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’s ‘exemplary’ practice is well positioned to assist with the gamut of public law mandates, from administrative and constitutional law issues, to public procurement and sector-specific regulatory matters, covering the telecoms, water, logistics, transport and energy segments. The team is also skilled in urban planning and environmental law, and continues to play a key role in high-profile judicial litigation, arbitration and administrative disputes. Margarida Olazabal Cabral is an authority on administrative and public procurement law, while Pedro Costa Gonçalves possesses specialised knowledge of public contracting and related regulations. Nuno Peres Alves offers expertise in administrative law, public procurement, and litigation, and Diana Ettner concentrates on environmental licensing, regulatory issues, and administrative litigation.

Guided by ‘excellence and quality’, Sérvulo & Associados’s public law practice excels across sectors such as healthcare, aviation, transport, water and waste management, environment, and energy. The team is jointly led by capable practitioners: Rui Medeiros, who focuses on constitutional and administrative law, public procurement, and related disputes; João Amaral e Almeida, who is proficient in public procurement, litigation, and legislative drafting; and Mark Kirkby, who often advises public entities on concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs). They are supported by José Manuel Sérvulo Correia, distinguished for drafting legal opinions and arbitration; Duarte Rodrigues Silva and Paula Bordalo Faustino, both experts in public procurement procedures; and Francisca Mendes da Costa, whose strong skills in judicial proceedings, arbitration and PPPs are noteworthy. Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.

VdA stands out for its sector-specific acumen, notably in banking, telecoms, healthcare, energy, and infrastructure. Led by Paulo Pinheiro and Rodrigo Esteves de Oliveira, the ‘exceptional team’ is a go-to adviser for public concessionaires and service licensees seeking guidance in public procurement, dispute resolution and privatisation procedures. Co-head Pinheiro, 'an unmissable name in the market', excels in administrative litigation and concessions in Portugal and Angola, while fellow co-leader Esteves de Oliveira handles concessions, litigation, and public procurement with a particular focus on the banking and infrastructure sectors. Other key individuals include Ana Marta Castro, who often advises on public procurement, litigation, and privatisations in the defence and aviation segments, and Catarina Pinto Correia, whose broad expertise covers public procurement, regulatory and contentious matters.

Cuatrecasas‘s ‘competent and rigorous’ team showcases deep proficiency in administrative litigation, banking resolution, and regulatory matters. The firm’s public law leadership is shared by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas and Vasco Moura Ramos: Vilhena de Freitas brings a wealth of knowledge of public procurement and PPPs, with a particular focus on the infrastructure sector, while Moura Ramos is lauded for his strong track record in public law disputes and public contract advisory matters. Meanwhile, Duarte Abecasis, who focuses on the infrastructure and energy segments, regularly advises on public sector tendering and administrative disputes. The team expanded in January 2023 with the integration of SLCM | Serra Lopes, Cortes Martins & Associados, welcoming Marisa Mirador to further strengthen its public law capabilities.

With a significant presence in the energy and natural resources sectors, Garrigues Portugal delivers comprehensive legal guidance to clients seeking advice on the full range of public law mandates, from public procurement to litigation. The team is led by the ‘highly competent’ Lino Torgal, renowned for his public procurement, PPPs, PFI, and project finance acumen. Sought after by both public entities and private clients, Torgal is adept at navigating the regulatory landscapes of critical sectors such as utilities, water, waste, and telecoms.

The public law and regulatory practice at Miranda & Associados demonstrates diverse capabilities, covering public procurement, administrative contracts, litigation and arbitration across a variety of sectors, most notably transport, ports, energy and utilities. Pedro Melo stands out for his proficiency in infrastructure concessions and PPPs, while Tiago Amorim shines in litigation and arbitration proceedings. Singled out for their in-depth knowledge of the energy and natural resources segments, Joao Rosado Correia and Nuno Antunes are adept in energy projects. Ricardo Alves Silva and Renato Guerra de Almeida, both of whom are qualified to practise in Portugal and East Timor, offer advice to both private companies and sovereign states. Sara Castelo Branco's strength lies in public procurement, energy matters and regulatory issues.

The ‘excellent team’ at PLMJ adeptly advises a varied client base on public procurement, tender procedures, and related dispute resolution. Diogo Duarte Campos, recognised for his wide-ranging expertise, has helped high-profile clients navigate complex public law matters concerning PPPs and concession projects in the transport and energy sectors in Portugal and Lusophone Africa. Maria Zagallo is noted for her significant experience in public procurement, project finance, and concessions, with a particular focus on transport projects. Carla F. Machado is another key contact for public procurement procedures and regulatory issues.

At Uría Menéndez, the team is commended for its ‘deep and solid knowledge of all areas of public law‘, including public contracts, privatisations, complex regulatory proceedings and public law litigation. The practice is led by Bernardo Diniz de Ayala, who is singled out for his deep expertise in public procurement, public law disputes, as well as public sector finance, and environmental law. Afonso Choon is distinguished for his proficiency in contentious matters and public procurement. With extensive experience in both contractual and litigious issues in the energy sector, João Louro e Costa often guides clients through privatisations and regulatory proceedings.

Abreu Advogados excels in guiding clients through the nuances of infrastructure projects, public tenders, concessions, and PPPs, ensuring regulatory compliance. José Eduardo Martins, co-head of the public law practice, is esteemed for his expertise in environmental and industrial licensing, carbon emissions trading management, and public procurement in the water and waste management segments. Fellow co-leader Manuel de Andrade Neves handles public procurement, particularly in cutting-edge sectors like telecoms, defence, and healthcare, as well as traditional fields such as environmental management, water, and energy.

Under the leadership of Alexandre De Albuquerque, the ‘professional’ Albuquerque & Almeida public law group handles concession negotiations, administrative disputes, tender procedures, and privatisations, with a specialisation in public procurement within the defence and ports sectors. Ivan Roque Duarte complements the team’s expertise by advising energy and agriculture sector clients on a spectrum of public law issues. Municipalities regularly turn to Diana Silveira for assistance with contentious and non-contentious matters.

Noted for its 'wide-ranging expertise', the Lisbon-based public law team at CMS advises clients on a range of administrative and constitutional law issues in the energy, environmental and infrastructure sectors, including public procurement, PPPs, privatisations, and public contracts. The team is directed by administrative law expert Gonçalo Guerra Tavares, who excels in public procurement and contentious matters, including administrative litigation and arbitration. António Magalhães e Menezes showcases further strength advising public and private entities on tender processes for energy and transport projects.

Showcasing strong capabilities in public procurement and regulatory matters in the energy, telecoms and healthcare segments, Linklaters is well positioned to advise an array of clients on the negotiation and execution of public contracts. The firm’s public law practice is overseen by Maria de Athayde Tavares, whose expertise in PPP projects and concession contracts spans the transport, healthcare, and water and waste sectors. She has a well-established track record of advising a broad range of clients, including sponsors and lenders, in transactions in highly regulated sectors.

PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL represents both contractors and bidders in public tenders, and helps clients navigate the complexities of public law disputes that emerge from these processes. The department’s expertise extends to managing arbitration proceedings related to the performance of public contracts. The administrative law and public procurement group is jointly led by David Coelho and Noel Gomes, who are noted for their regular collaborations with government agencies and bodies.

SRS Legal offers guidance in regulatory compliance, public procurement, concessions, PPPs, and dispute resolution across various industries, including ports, infrastructure, transport, and energy. The public law team is co-led by José Luís Moreira da Silva, who brings ‘considerable experience’ in the infrastructure and transport segments, excelling in PPP/PFI arrangements and administrative disputes. Fellow co-head Alexandre Roque is lauded for the ‘excellent quality of the services’ he provides to a range of private and public sector clients, particularly in the areas of infrastructure projects, public procurement, and urban planning.

Led by Nuno Azevedo Neves, the public law group at DLA Piper ABBC offers expert counsel to domestic and international financial institutions, companies, and public entities, with a particular focus on regulated sectors. Bruno Soares Ferreira specialises in administrative law, advising clients on contentious matters and procurement, while Mariana Ricardo’s expertise lies in life sciences regulation, specifically concerning medicinal products and medical devices.

Eversheds Sutherland supports clients with public works contracts, supply agreements, licensing, and environmental law issues, while also offering pre-litigation and dispute resolution services. The public law team is under the leadership of Miguel Lorena Brito, who shines in public procurement and related contentious matters, and Paula Teixeira da Cruz, who has in-depth knowledge of administrative and regulatory law mandates.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo assists clients with administrative procedures, concession agreements, and public tenders, showcasing particular strength in infrastructure projects. At the helm of the public law practice is Ricardo Campos, who brings extensive expertise in administrative and regulatory law, handling both non-contentious matters and arbitrations. Sofia Rodrigues Nunes possesses substantial experience in urban planning, environmental law, and regulatory issues. Ana Luísa Guimarães joined from Sérvulo & Associados in February 2024.

The team at pbbr - Sociedade de Advogados RL is well versed in administrative law matters and related litigation, often providing key insights to private investors on public law concerns arising from real estate transactions. Practice head Tânia Ferreira Osório specialises in administrative litigation and public procurement, including contract and concession execution. Joana Magalhães Silva complements the practice with her expertise in health regulations, environmental law and public contracts.

Working in close collaboration with the firm’s real estate, projects, and infrastructure teamsRaposo Bernardo’s public law unit assists clients with public tenders, concessions, administrative disputes, and construction projects within PPP frameworks. Manuel Esteves Albuquerque , whose expertise covers public procurement and the negotiation of real estate contracts, heads up the practice.

TELLES’s public law team, under Pedro Almeida e Sousa’s direction in Porto, specialises in public procurement, serving both public institutions and private sector clients. Rui Mesquita Guimarães regularly advises public entities and tenderers on procurement processes and the fulfilment of public contracts.