About

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:

  • Advising public sector entities on the preparation and adjudication of contracts
  • Public infrastructure
  • Advising private sector clients on tender proceedings and the performance of public contracts
  • Contractual disputes
  • Administrative, European and constitutional court proceedings. Proceedings before administrative tribunals of control and oversight of accounts
  • Regulated sectors (e.g. credit entities, telecommunications, energy and securities markets)
  • Administrative infringements and sanctions
  • Public property (water, mines, coasts and ports, public authority property)
  • Expropriations
  • State aid and subsidies
  • Liability of public authorities
  • Preparation of draft legislation

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Public Law - Portugal

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez has a solid reputation for proficiency in a broad range of public law matters, with noteworthy expertise in the financial sector and in relation to energy and environmental law. 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Uría Menéndez advised Ikos on a public procurement for the award of a concession to operate beach facilities in Albufeira, Portugal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
Head of Public Law
1
Band 1
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.

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an excellent professional combining great technical quality with common sense, a critical spirit, and knowledge of the country's business and institutional environment.

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is cordial, assertive and insightful. He offers high dedication and availability.

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala is an outstanding lawyer who is knowledgeable and available like few others.

Afonso Choon Dias
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Afonso Choon Dias
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Up and Coming
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 Choon Dias is a very prudent, accessible lawyer with quick response capacity to very complex matters.

Afonso Choon Dias is a very strong lawyer with great work capacity and reasoning, who does not hesitate to speak plainly, always contributing to reaching solutions. He is an excellent professional.

Afonso Choon Dias is always available and quick to respond.

Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
Associates to watch

Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa has developed a solid practice in public law, frequently advising clients operating in the infrastructure and utilities sectors on concession agreements and public procurement procedures.

Ranked Lawyers at
Uría Menéndez

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Portugal

Public Law

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
1
Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
Head of Public Law
1
Band 1
Afonso Choon Dias
U
Afonso Choon Dias
U
Up and Coming
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa
Associates to watch

Members

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