Public Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 4
Contact number
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Provided by Linklaters
We boast a renowned team of experts dedicated to public law and the public sector. We frequently advise private companies, public entities and the Government on matters relating to private sector involvement in public services and infrastructure. The innovative nature of many of our transactions has contributed to the development of such projects.
Linklaters has brought together a highly experienced team specialising in public law. The office advises on all matters relevant to the public law issues in the context of business.
The Lisbon department has participated in large projects in different sectors, such as energy, healthcare, transport and infrastructure, public constructions, water distribution and urban waste treatment and recovery, among others. In particular, the team is highly experienced in matters connected with PPP’s and public contracts in general including public works and public service concessions. We develop solutions in complex public procurement matters and have a focus on strategic issues connected with both the initial phase of the projects and the execution of the agreements.
Our clients include domestic and international companies, institutions and local authorities. We further provide advice in respect of regulatory issues relevant to various industries, in the context of their transactions or their dealings with regulatory authorities. Our team is also highly experienced in regulatory or administrative litigation (including arbitration).
Chambers Review
Linklaters possesses a multidisciplinary team supported by its M&A and projects practices. The law firm advises on public procurement, concession agreements, licensing, administrative proceedings and regulatory work. It additionally handles public tenders and auctions. Linklaters covers transactions in regulated sectors such as energy, finance, infrastructure and healthcare. It is also involved in litigation proceedings. Its clients include funds, state-owned entities and foreign banks.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters assisted Luz Saúde with arbitration proceedings relating to the execution of a healthcare concession in Lisbon.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Linklaters is quickly able to understand cases, addresses topics and delivers complex legal opinions."
"Linklaters is quickly able to understand cases, addresses topics and delivers complex legal opinions."
Notable Practitioners
Ricardo Guimarães is a specialist in public law litigation and arbitration proceedings.