LAWYER PROFILE

Afonso Choon Dias

Europe 2026

Uría Menéndez

Ranked in 1 practice area

Public Law

Portugal

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Uría Menéndez

Practice Areas

Public Law, Energy and Natural Resources, Infrastructure Projects

Career

Afonso Choon joined the Lisbon office of Uría Menéndez in 2012 as a trainee, and has been a senior associate of the firm’s Public Law department since 2021.

From February to July of 2018, Afonso was seconded to Uría Menéndez in Madrid.

Afonso Choon specialises in public law, including public contracts and public law litigation. He provides assistance to public and private entities in administrative procedures (e.g. public procurement, licensing and regulation), in public law proceedings and on infrastructure, energy and natural resources transactions.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Afonso is a very effective, proactive communicator and has an excellent understanding of our business and the public procurement landscape.
Public LawChambers European Guide
Afonso Choon Dias demonstrates an excellent ability to create requested proposals, an openness to new approaches and prompt delivery.
Public LawChambers European Guide
Afonso Choon Dias is very knowledgeable about the subject matter and technical aspects.
Public LawChambers European Guide
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.
Public LawChambers European Guide
He demonstrates great attention to detail and to the various possible angles of analysis of each situation.
Public LawChambers European Guide