Public law

Cuatrecasas

Praised for its competence and industry know-how, the team at Cuatrecasas, led by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas and Vasco Moura Ramos, is a reference in the public law market, mainly assisting private and public sector clients with regulatory disputes, banking resolutions and administrative concessions. The ‘competent and always available’ Ramos exhibits particular skill in public procurement litigation and public contracting, while Freitas is particularly strong in procurement, arbitration proceedings and service concessions. Marisa Mirador advises clients in the real estate, energy and telecoms sectors on concessions, public procurement and administrative proceedings.

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Testimonials

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'This law firm is far above others in the market, it has experts in all areas, who are very professional and knowledgeable about the matters.'
‘Marisa Mirador is exceptional. She has a very high level of knowledge in the area and an unparalleled capacity for work.'
'Vasco Moura Ramos is competent and always available. He takes responsibility for his team in the good times and the bad.'
'The team is cohesive and implements the security protocols that we need to make decisions.'
'João Sena is very accessible, rigorous and competent. Conveys legal certainty, in-depth knowledge of the subject and excellent communication and availability. Great customer service.'

Key clients

Município de Vila Real de Santo António
Junta de Freguesia de São Domingos de Rana
Banco de Portugal (Bank of Portugal)
Auto-Estradas do Atlântico
CP (Comboios de Portugal)
Infraestruturas de Portugal/IP Telecom
CTT (Correios de Portugal)
Empresa Das Águas De Santarém
APDL (Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo)
Group Transdev
Vodafone
Vila Real de Santo António Municipality
ANAC (Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority)
BCP (Banco Comercial Português)
Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas
Diaverum
Empark Group
Galp
Linde Healthcare
Lisnave – Estaleiros Navais
Nutrinveste Group (Sovena/Elaias sub-groups)
Outsystems

Work highlights

Advised the Portuguese State on the first foreign investment arbitration dispute brought against it, an ongoing investment arbitral proceeding initiated by Mauritian entities against the Portuguese Republic.
Advised CP on the public procurement procedure to acquire 117 traction units, for urban and regional service.
Advised Infraestruturas de Portugal and IP-Telecomunicações on the judicial proceedings involving one of the biggest telecoms operators in the Portuguese market.