Abreu Advogados excels in guiding clients through the nuances of infrastructure projects, public tenders, concessions, and PPPs, ensuring regulatory compliance. José Eduardo Martins, co-head of the public law practice, is esteemed for his expertise in environmental and industrial licensing, carbon emissions trading management, and public procurement in the water and waste management segments. Fellow co-leader Manuel de Andrade Neves handles public procurement, particularly in cutting-edge sectors like telecoms, defence, and healthcare, as well as traditional fields such as environmental management, water, and energy.
Testimonials
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- ‘Abreu Advogados has been extremely effective and efficient, with high standards of professionalism.’
‘The service provided was remarkable. The team showed an unusual ability to understand the practical issues in question, and solutions were usually found in a short time and always creative.’
‘In the area of public procurement, Ana Simões Ferreira has always shown herself to be creative, rigorous, available, and speedy.’
‘The team demonstrates specific technical knowledge in the environment area.’
‘José Eduardo Martins and Raquel Barroso stand out for their very practical approach to subjects, without neglecting the theoretical aspects.’
‘Raquel Barroso brings professionalism, humility, and simplicity. Raquel is easy to work with.'
‘Abreu Advogados stands out for its technical excellence, commitment to the client, and focus on innovation. Its team of highly specialised lawyers provide high-quality services, adapted to the individual needs of each client. ’
‘José Eduardo Martins stands out for his vast experience and knowledge in the area of environmental law. He has in-depth analytical capabilities, strategic vision and the ability to provide creative and effective legal solutions to clients.’
Key clients
- Ae Energy
- Alsa/National Express
- Associação de Municípios da Região do Planalto Beirão
- Apera – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Resíduos e Ambiente
- Chint Solar Portugal Projects B.V.
- Cintra Portugal / Euroscut Açores
- Copenhagen Offshore Partners
- Efrican Foundation
- Embraer Portugal S.A.
- Erp
- Globalvia
- Group Air Liquide
- Grupo Aquaterra
- Iberdrola Generación
- MEC Consulting Associates, S.A.
- Musami
- Novo Verde
- Ordem dos Médicos Dentistas
- Patentes Talgo
- Patriram
- Recivalongo – Gestão de Resíduos, Lda.
- Ren Trading
- Resilei - Tratamento de Resíduos Industriais, S.A.
- SECIL – Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento S.A.
- Sisav
- The Navigator Company
- TOTAL
Work highlights
- Assisted Iberdrola Generación with its major projects in Portugal, including three large dam projects in Tâmega for 1.200MW.
- Advised Copenhagen Offshore Partners on its offshore wind-farm project (6 GW) in Portugal.
- Assisted ALSA / Nex Continental with two public tenders launched by the Área Metropolitana de Lisboa and the Área Metropolitana do Porto.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Eduardo Martins, Manuel Andrade Neves