Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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SÉRVULO’s infrastructure practice advises clients on the development of large-scale public projects, such as national road and rail networks, and the construction and operational issues associated with major public sector facilities. The firm has been involved in almost all high-profile road and rail projects undertaken in Portugal in the last decades.
SÉRVULO draws on its Public Law expertise to advise clients, both in the public and private sectors, on the administrative side of projects (e.g. drafting contracts and representing its clients in negotiations, as well as assisting them in the financial rebalancing of contracts). Being a clear market leader in the area of Public Law, SÉRVULO has a solid expertise and track record in advising public entities, namely in the launching of public procurement procedures of great importance for the public sector and for the economy.
SÉRVULO has an outstanding presence and specialisation in the infrastructure, water and waste, energy, mobility and transport, ports/maritime, aerospace and aviation, defence, health and tourism sectors, and has been advising public and private entities in the structuring and development of new projects in these areas.
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Sérvulo & Associados draws on its vast experience in public law to advise public entities and state-owned companies on the regulatory and contractual elements of various domestic projects. The law firm benefits from a broad industry knowledge encompassing public infrastructure, construction and healthcare issues. The team is well placed to advise on concessions and PPPs, as well as projects in lusophone Africa.
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Sérvulo & Associados advised the government of Angola on the development of a pipeline of climate resilience projects including the promotion of PPP for the development of infrastructure projects.
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Sérvulo & Associados have the capacity to develop flexible and inventive solutions adapted to the needs of customers in this field.
Sérvulo & Associados' experience with regard to projects in the public sector both in Portugal and in Portuguese-speaking countries, especially in Africa, is a distinguishing factor.
Sérvulo & Associados are always helpful, leaving nothing unanswered, demonstrating a capacity for creative legal analysis and respective solutions.
One of the main strengths that distinguishes this firm is their ability to combine technical rigour with a strategic vision deeply aligned with the requirements of the business sector.
They respond quickly and are always attentive to our questions, promptly suggesting possible solutions. They also adhere to the proposed response deadlines.
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Mark Kirkby manages to break down the most complex matters in order to make them clear and understandable.
Mark Kirkby is open to debate with the clients. He is proactive and suggests good proposals with solutions.
In addition to the deep legal knowledge of the issues, Mark Kirkby has the ability to find inventive solutions to the most complex problems posed by clients.
Francisca Mendes da Costa is a well-regarded practitioner with experience advising clients on a range of projects work, including concessions, PPPs and regulatory matters.
I highlight Francisca Mendes da Costa for her ability to understand the client's objectives within the scope of her legal consultations.
Francisca Mendes da Costa maintains an available, attentive and solution-oriented attitude throughout the interactions.
She is meticulous in her approach to details without losing sight of the big picture, and demonstrates technical confidence in highly complex matters.
She is highly intelligent and has solid legal knowledge. She has a commercial instinct and the capacity to be empathetic with clients.
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Francisca Mendes da Costa
Francisca Mendes da Costa
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