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Sérvulo & Associados

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Sérvulo & Associados

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SÉRVULO has long been recognised as a leading public law practitioner on the Portuguese legal scene. The firm’s prowess is a product of an outstanding blend of academic, scientific and legal knowledge, and the highly-skilled manner in which partners and associates put that knowledge into practice. SÉRVULO has one of the largest public law teams in Portugal and can lay claim to unparalleled levels of expertise and experience in the sector, a distinction recognised by the legal community, economic operators and international legal directories.

Over the years, SÉRVULO has accumulated vast and recognised experience in the area of public procurement and in the execution of public contracts. The firm’s lawyers took part in the drafting of the Portuguese Public Contracts Code and all associated legislation, which gives SÉRVULO a wealth of expertise when formulating contracts, structuring procedures and defending the interests of private tenderers and private contracting parties. The firm also advises on the execution, implementation and renegotiation of concessions and PPPs.

Simultaneously, SÉRVULO leans on its comprehensive substantive law expertise to provide a specialised team dedicated to administrative law litigation cases, in all their guises. The firm also commits significant resources to administrative law arbitrations, in which the firm’s lawyers act as counsels or arbitrators, depending on the nature of the case.

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Public Law - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sérvulo & Associados is distinguished by its longstanding expertise in public law and is widely recognised in the market for its knowledge and experience. The team is noted for advising an impressive roster of public entities, for which it handles public procurement, PPPs, disputes and regulatory work. Its advice spans a range of sectors, including telecommunications, construction, energy and all forms of transport. The law firm also offers expertise in environment law and healthcare matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sérvulo & Associados assisted EGF with rebalancing the financial terms of the concession agreements for urban waste collection and treatment.

Strengths

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  • The team stands out for the depth and care of the analyses produced and its attention to the clients. The firm impresses with its ability to highlight issues and difficulties that arise in resolving processes and matters.

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  • Sérvulo & Associados offers the most solid knowledge and experience in public procurement and administrative law. Its team is formed of excellent lawyers.

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  • Sérvulo & Associados brings together diverse professionals in its teams to overcome issues from various perspectives. The level of service is very good and responses are timely.

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  • Sérvulo & Associados impressed us with its deep knowledge of administrative law, speed and friendly approach to clients.

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  • Sérvulo & Associados' responses are quick, effective and of excellent quality.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • José Manuel Sérvulo Correia
    José Manuel Sérvulo Correia

    José Manuel Sérvulo Correia

    Founding partner José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is held in high regard as a figure of significance in the public law sector. He is an expert in regulatory matters and arbitration proceedings.

    • José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is an institution in the Portuguese public law market. He really has a lot of experience in this sector.

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    • José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is an impressive practitioner.

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  • Rui Medeiros
    Rui Medeiros

    Rui Medeiros

    Rui Medeiros is well regarded for his experience handling regulatory proceedings in relation to public-private partnerships, as well as complex administrative matters. He also advises on concessions and regulatory matters in the infrastructure and telecommunication sectors.

    • Rui Medeiros has been a benchmark in this sector for many years. He provides excellent services with a high level of dedication, availability, rigour and commitment.

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  • João Amaral e Almeida
    João Amaral e Almeida

    João Amaral e Almeida

    João Amaral e Almeida regularly assists clients from the transport and infrastructure sectors with domestic and international public tenders.

    • João Amaral e Almeida is an excellent professional. He is dedicated and profoundly knowledgeable in his subjects.

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  • Mark Kirkby
    Mark Kirkby

    Mark Kirkby

    Mark Kirkby has considerable experience assisting domestic and international clients from both the public and private sectors with public procurements, arbitral disputes and the amendment of concession agreements.

    • Mark Kirkby is super accessible and resolves problems.

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    • Mark has good knowledge of the market and applicable legislation and is always very attentive to client's needs.

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  • Pedro Fernández Sánchez
    Pedro Fernández Sánchez

    Pedro Fernández Sánchez

    Pedro Fernández Sánchez frequently represents clients before the administrative court, in addition to assisting with the regulatory aspects of public procurements, including international tender procedures.

    • Pedro Fernández Sánchez guarantees complete availability to respond to requests and is able to captivate audiences.

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  • Francisca Mendes da Costa
    Francisca Mendes da Costa

    Francisca Mendes da Costa

    Francisca Mendes da Costa is an experienced lawyer with expertise across numerous public law topics. She assists municipal bodies and public companies with regulatory matters. She displays further strength in advising on arbitration proceedings and construction projects.

    • Francisca Mendes da Costa is knowledgeable and good with timings. She possesses multidisciplinary expertise.

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    • Francisca is very client oriented and produces excellent results. She is both academic and practical in her approach.

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