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Tiago Duarte

Tiago Duarte

Europe 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Public law

Career

Tiago is a partner in the Public Law practice and has more than 20 years’ experience in public law and arbitration. He is recognised as a lawyer, arbitrator and academic.

As a lawyer, Tiago specialises in administrative law. He is known for his work on major public-private partnership projects, in the public procurement stage, in implementing the contracts, and in administrative litigation and arbitration (domestic and international). Tiago has assisted private companies and public bodies in a range of matters, including their relationship with the Court of Auditors and the Constitutional Court.

As an arbitrator, he has extensive experience in domestic and international disputes.

As an academic, Tiago has a doctorate in public law from Universidade Nova de Lisboa. He is a professor at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where he is responsible for the subjects of constitutional law and international investment arbitration. Tiago is also a guest lecturer at other universities and a speaker on a variety of postgraduate courses.

Professional Memberships

Member of the National Council of Ethics for the Life Sciences (Conselho Nacional de Ética para as Ciências da Vida), elected by the Portuguese Parliament.

Portuguese Bar Association (OA)

Publications

https://www.plmj.com/en/knowledge/news/PLMJ-experts-author-039Panoramic-Public-Procurement039-guide/33440/

https://www.plmj.com/en/knowledge/news/PLMJ-lawyers-write-Public-Procurement-2023-for-Lexology/32763/

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Portugal

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Tiago Duarte often represents clients in public law litigation, as well as assisting with public tenders and negotiations of licensing contracts with public entities. He has also acted on the legislative drafting of projects in lusophone Africa.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Tiago Duarte maintains a highly relevant presence in the Portuguese public law market. He brings a unique experience that combines advocacy with academia and arbitration at the highest level.

    Public LawChambers European Guide
  • Tiago Duarte has a good mix of deep academic knowledge and practical experience. He is always very responsive, writing clearly and communicating well.

    Public LawChambers European Guide
  • Tiago Duarte is very knowledgeable, proactive and creative. He knows the law and offers interesting solutions that are very solid.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

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Portugal

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