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Mark Kirkby
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Lawyers profile | Europe 2026: Public Law, Projects, Energy & Natural Resources
Mark Kirkby
Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Public Law

Portugal

15 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Projects

Portugal

15 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Energy & Natural Resources

Portugal

5 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides
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About

Provided by Mark Kirkby

Europe

Practice Areas

Public Law & Arbitration; Projects; Energy

Career

At SÉRVULO since 2004, Mark Kirkby is a partner in the Public Law department and heads the firm’s Projects department. He holds a Master in Law from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and a Degree in Law from the same Institution. He has a diploma from the AESE Business School, where he attended the Advanced Management in Energy (AMEG) course, a program aimed at top-level managers and executives working in the energy sector, developed in partnership with the Portuguese Energy Association. Researcher at the Centre for Research in Public Law (CIDP) of the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, Mark is also frequently a guest lecturer on a variety of matters related to public procurement and public contracts on graduate courses carried out at Faculties of Law around the country. He was a Lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, on the undergraduate degree in Law, from 1996 to 2010. He served as an aide and chief of staff of the office of several ministerial cabinets from 1998 to 2004. Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1998.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Portugal

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

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.

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Projects - Portugal

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Mark Kirkby regularly advises on tender processes, project developments and concession agreements. He also provides advice to public sector entities on regulatory issues.
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Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Mark Kirkby frequently advises public and private entities on the structuring and development of large-scale projects. He is regularly mandated to advise on renewable energy projects and PPA agreements.
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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Mark Kirkby

Global Practice Guide
Public & Administrative Law 2025
Portugal | Trends and Developments
Mark Kirkby
Gonçalo Sá Gomes
Francisca Mendes da Costa
Authored by
Mark Kirkby, Gonçalo Sá Gomes, Francisca Mendes da Costa
Article • Mar 2025
Global Practice Guide
Public & Administrative Law 2025
Portugal | Law and Practice
Mark Kirkby
Gonçalo Sá Gomes
Francisca Mendes da Costa
Authored by
Mark Kirkby, Gonçalo Sá Gomes, Francisca Mendes da Costa
Article • Mar 2025

Strengths

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Mark Kirkby is super accessible and resolves problems.

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

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

Public Law respondent
Chambers European Guide

Mark Kirkby manages to break down the most complex matters in order to make them clear and understandable.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

Mark Kirkby is open to debate with the clients. He is proactive and suggests good proposals with solutions.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

In addition to the deep legal knowledge of the issues, Mark Kirkby has the ability to find inventive solutions to the most complex problems posed by clients.

Projects respondent
Chambers European Guide

Mark Kirkby is excellent and what makes him stand out is his rate of responsiveness and speed to resolve issues and present solutions.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Chambers European Guide

Mark Kirkby's regulatory knowledge is priceless. He always finds a solution.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Chambers European Guide

Mark Kirkby delivers consistently and his readiness and availability complement his pragmatic advice.

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Chambers European Guide

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