Mark Kirkby
Sérvulo & AssociadosThe ‘competent and professional’ team at public law powerhouse Sérvulo & Associados focuses on advising public entities on tender procedures, procurement and public concession agreements. The team has an impressive track record in multijurisdictional matters, often advising on projects in Angola and Mozambique. Mark Kirkby acts for public and private sector clients in concessions and PPPs, with particular emphasis on the road and rail sectors. He oversees the practice with Francisca Mendes da Costa, who was promoted to equity partner in July 2024, and is especially active in the healthcare segment. Ana Luísa Guimarães left in Febuary 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm is a point of reference in Portugal, with a very solid presence in the area of public law.'
- 'I recommend Francisca Mendes da Costa without reservations. In addition to her solid knowledge and expertise, she is an extremely pleasant and helpful person.'
- 'It demonstrates knowledge and depth well above the national average and provides very high-quality services.'
- 'The team is competent and professional. The lawyers are very good at meeting deadlines.'
Key clients
- Instituto de Gestão de Activos e Participações do Estado – Angola (IGAPE)
- Government of Mozambique
- Municipality of Lisbon
- Madeira Regional Government
- APRAM - Administração dos Portos da Região Autónoma da Madeira, S.A.
- Lusíadas Saúde Group
- Sociedade de Desenvolvimento Ponta do Oeste (SDPO)
- Municipality of Ponte de Sor
- Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region (CIM Região de Coimbra)
- Intermunicipal Community of Beiras e Serra da Estrela (CIM Beiras e Serra da Estrela)
- Metropolitan Area of Oporto (AMP)
Work highlights
- Assisting the government of Mozambique by providing consultancy services to revise national investment law, a project funded by the World Bank.
- Advising the Autonomous Region of Madeira on the tender procedure for the award of the concession of a new regional road network.
- Assisting the Angolan state with the reformation of its Public Business Sector as part of a consortium with EY and Caixa Angola.
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Practice head
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Mark Kirkby, Francisca Mendes da Costa