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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Public Law

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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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Morais Leitão provides highly specialised advice both in general administrative law and in the different areas of special administrative law, such as Public Procurement, Health and Pharmaceuticals, Urban Planning, Environment, Licensing, Simplification of Administrative Procedures, Public Domain, Public Service Law and Administrative Litigation and Arbitration.

Recognising the multiplicity of matters regulated by administrative law, our teams have in-depth knowledge of the most relevant and strategic sectors of the national economy, such as Transports, Roads and Rail, Health and Pharmaceuticals, TMT, Water, Sanitation and Waste, Energy and Natural Resources, and Defence, reinforced by many years of experience, and privilege permanent contact with the academic and scientific community.

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Public Law - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados houses a market-leading team of impressive lawyers covering the full range of public law mandates for private organisations and public bodies. The law firm handles regulatory matters, public works contracts, public procurement and public tenders for clients in a range of industry sectors including technology, energy, transport and infrastructure. The team offers support on matters relating to real estate contracts and planning legislation, as well as litigation and arbitration proceedings.

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Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão assisted Dstelecom with the public tender for the award of public funding to expand electronic communications networks in Portugal.

Strengths

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  • The law firm stands out for its deep sector knowledge, close client relationships and anticipation of regulatory developments. The services provided are of high technical quality and response times are designed to meet the client's needs.

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  • Morais Leitão possesses a public law department with diverse skills, experience and technical expertise. The team members have complementary skills that allow for a comprehensive approach to topics.

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  • The department stands out for its deep experienced in large, complex matters. The lawyers anticipate risks, build robust narratives and structure highly technical responses within demanding deadlines.

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  • The team has a remarkable ability to understand industry issues and produce well-founded technical reports.

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  • The team is composed of experienced public law practitioners who are best equipped to handle complex matters. The lawyers specialise in all areas of law, demonstrating resilience and adaptability to change.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Margarida Olazabal Cabral
    Margarida Olazabal Cabral

    Margarida Olazabal Cabral

    Margarida Olazabal Cabral is frequently seen advising on the negotiation of concession agreements, in addition to assisting with public procurement and regulatory issues. She also acts on arbitrations arising from infrastructure projects.

    • Margarida Olazabal Cabral is an excellent professional with extensive experience and knowledge in public law litigation. All of this makes you feel very secure and confident as a client.

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  • Miguel Nogueira de Brito
    Miguel Nogueira de Brito

    Miguel Nogueira de Brito

    Miguel Nogueira de Brito is noted for his knowledge of public law matters and ability to handle regulatory mandates. He advises on regulatory issues in relation to concessions and public procurement proceedings, as well as representing clients in administrative disputes.

    • Miguel Nogueira de Brito has extraordinary theoretical knowledge combined with a great ability to understand the client's needs and the business, directing his practice towards problem-solving and achieving results.

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  • Nuno Peres Alves
    Nuno Peres Alves

    Nuno Peres Alves

    Nuno Peres Alves is a noteworthy lawyer who handles the negotiation of public service concession contracts. He assists with an array of regulatory matters across various sectors, including telecommunications and sport, as well as acting in administrative disputes.

    • Nuno Peres Alves is an experienced lawyer with enormous competence and technical maturity. He stands out for his ability to analyse complex issues in a structured, rigorous and always solution-oriented manner.

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    • Nuno is an available, attentive professional with a sense of responsibility that inspires confidence in all interactions.

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  • Pedro Costa Gonçalves
    Pedro Costa Gonçalves

    Pedro Costa Gonçalves

    Pedro Costa Gonçalves is a respected figure in the Portuguese public law market for his experience as an arbitrator and his academic credentials concerning contracts and administrative matters.

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