Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Uría Menéndez
Our Public Law Practice Area advises both private clients and public sector entities in every aspect of administrative and constitutional law.
Public contracting:
Provided by Chambers
Uría Menéndez has a solid reputation for proficiency in a broad range of public law matters, with noteworthy expertise in the financial sector, in addition to energy, transport and infrastructure matters. The law firm's longstanding clients include public entities and Portuguese and international companies. It advises on concession agreements, litigation, project finance, licences and public tenders.
Provided by Chambers
Uría Menéndez assisted the Portuguese government on the legal aspects concerning the ongoing privatization of TAP.
Provided by Chambers
The public law department at Uría Menéndez is characterised by high technical quality, flexibility in finding solutions, great work capacity and availability. The work carried out is rigorous and very thorough.
I value the department's ability to work internationally and its deep understanding of the key risks facing our business. Its team is very communicative and effective.
Uría Menéndez impresses with its complete and absolute compromise with the project, its trustworthy legal perspectives and insights and capacity to apply an holistic view when necessary.
Uría Menéndez demonstrates high technical expertise combined with in-depth knowledge of the sector and great availability of the team. The lawyers possess a complete understanding of the business, its limitations and needs.
Provided by Chambers
Bernardo Diniz de Ayala has a broad practice that includes litigation and arbitration proceedings, as well as public procurement procedures and the negotiation of concession agreements. He regularly assists clients from the finance and infrastructure sectors.
Bernardo is a highly senior and knowledgeable lawyer with a holistic view of the problems. He combines high technical skills with extensive experience and excellent common sense.
We are highly impressed by Bernardo's absolute readiness, holistic understanding of the issues and presentation of well-considered solutions.
Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an exceptional lawyer.
Bernardo is a seasoned professional. He is someone with whom you can have ample discussions about the project at hand, whilst also seeking trustworthy advice about the best course of action.
Afonso Choon Dias is adept at assisting clients with the negotiation of concession agreements and a broad array of regulatory matters. He also assists with contentious issues.
Afonso is a very effective, proactive communicator and has an excellent understanding of our business and the public procurement landscape.
Afonso Choon Dias demonstrates an excellent ability to create requested proposals, an openness to new approaches and prompt delivery.
Afonso Choon Dias is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and technical aspects.
Afonso is a professional with excellent technical skills and strong sense of responsibility who is not afraid to present an independent and realistic view of each situation.
He demonstrates great attention to detail and to the various possible angles of analysis of each situation.
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa has developed a solid practice in public law, frequently advising municipal clients and groups operating in the infrastructure and utilities sectors on concession agreements, PPPS and public procurement procedures.
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa is an exceptional lawyer.
Gonçalo is totally committed to the project. He is a humble professional who is always open to discussion and never loses perspective of the legal issues that need to be pondered.
Head of Public Law
Public Law
Public Law
Provided by Uría Menéndez
Afonso Choon Dias
View profile of Afonso Choon DiasGonçalo Andrade e Sousa
View profile of Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.
