Department profile
Garrigues

Public Law

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


Garrigues

Rankings

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Public Law - Portugal

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Garrigues is a respected law firm with significant expertise in infrastructure matters, particularly in relation to concession holders. It advises private entities and has noteworthy skills in energy, transport and real estate-related matters. The law firm also supports clients in contentious proceedings, including arbitrations.

Work Highlights

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  • Garrigues assisted the Fundación Amancio Ortega with its public-private partnership with Portuguese National Health Service for the provision of therapy equipment for cancer treatment.

Strengths

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  • The public law department at Garrigues impresses with its experience, in-depth industry knowledge, speed and quality of the delivery. Garrigues is capable of handling the most complex and sophisticated matters, always providing unique solutions for unique problems.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • We highly value the team's constant availability and excellent results of its work. The lawyers are effective, efficient and offer a high performance.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • Garrigues distinguishes itself through its judgement, availability and competence. The firm understands its clients and seeks constructive solutions. It knows how to adapt the legal reality to our business.

    Public Law respondentEurope
  • We deeply appreciate the team's extensive knowledge and readiness to meet the requirements. The departments offers a great deal of experience.

    Public Law respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Lino Torgal
    Band 1Lino Torgal

    Lino Torgal

    Head of department Lino Torgal's expertise covers a broad range of public law matters, including privatisation procedures, concession agreements and regulatory mandates across energy, transport and telecommunication topics. He is particularly well regarded for his experience in representing clients in commercial arbitration proceedings.

    • Lino Torgal is super sharp and dominates the public law market like few others. He is a pleasant person who is nice to work with.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Lino Torgal is an excellent lawyer with in-depth subject matter knowledge.

      Public Law respondentEurope
    • Lino Torgal possess accumulated experience across a lot of mandates and complex issues. He makes sure that matters run smoothly and does not waste time.

      Public Law respondentEurope

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