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Lino Torgal

Lino Torgal

Europe 2026

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About

Provided by Garrigues

Europe

Practice Areas

Public Law, Projects. Lino is the partner responsible for the department of Public, Energy and Environmental Law at the Lisbon office.

Career

Garrigues partner since 2017. Founding partner of the firm Lino Torgal & Associados (2015-17), and a partner at Sérvulo & Associados (2005-14), Managing Partner (2012-14). Advised both government agencies and private parties in public procurement and public work concession tenders, PPP's and project finance transactions in the following areas: motorways, energy, harbours, health, water.

Professional Memberships

Internacional Bar Association (2006), Portuguese Bar Association (1995).

Personal

Law degree, Portuguese Catholic School (1993). Languages: English, Spanish, French, German.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Portugal

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Head of department Lino Torgal's expertise covers a broad range of public law matters, including privatisation procedures, concession agreements and regulatory mandates across energy, transport and telecommunication topics. He is particularly well regarded for his experience in representing clients in commercial arbitration proceedings.

Strengths

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  • Lino Torgal is super sharp and dominates the public law market like few others. He is a pleasant person who is nice to work with.

    Public LawChambers European Guide
  • Lino Torgal is an excellent lawyer with in-depth subject matter knowledge.

    Public LawChambers European Guide
  • Lino Torgal possess accumulated experience across a lot of mandates and complex issues. He makes sure that matters run smoothly and does not waste time.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

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Portugal

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