Duarte Abecasis
CuatrecasasCuatrecasas‘s ’competent and rigorous’ team showcases deep proficiency in administrative litigation, banking resolution, and regulatory matters. The firm’s public law leadership is shared by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas and Vasco Moura Ramos: Vilhena de Freitas brings a wealth of knowledge of public procurement and PPPs, with a particular focus on the infrastructure sector, while Moura Ramos is lauded for his strong track record in public law disputes and public contract advisory matters. Meanwhile, Duarte Abecasis, who focuses on the infrastructure and energy segments, regularly advises on public sector tendering and administrative disputes. The team expanded in January 2023 with the integration of SLCM | Serra Lopes, Cortes Martins & Associados, welcoming Marisa Mirador to further strengthen its public law capabilities.
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‘Cuatrecasas stands out for its solid knowledge of the public sector and its ability to proactively find solutions for implementing the proposed projects. The team also proved quick and very effective in the responses and solutions presented.’
‘Marisa Mirador is without a doubt one of the best lawyers in her area, with technical knowledge and creative and collaborative capacity with her clients. Without a doubt a lawyer to recommend.’
‘Competent and rigorous team in analysing topics. Rigorous consultancy aimed at satisfying client expectations.’
‘Marisa Mirador and Catarina Pinto Xavier provide very accurate legal counselling and consider the business landscape in which the company is.’
‘Marisa Mirador represents the new generation of partners that work hard together with their clients in order to provide best-in-class legal counselling. Catarina Pinto Xavier is a senior associate with high potential to grow due to her capacity to cooperate under high pressure with outstanding legal work.’
Key clients
- Banco de Portugal (Bank of Portugal)
- Auto-Estradas do Atlântico – Concessões Rodoviárias de Portugal
- CP – Comboios de Portugal
- Infraestruturas de Portugal/ IP Telecom
- CTT - Correios de Portugal / The Portuguese State
- A.S. - Empresa Das Águas De Santarém
- APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo, S.A.
- Group Transdev
- Vodafone
- Vila Real de Santo António
- ANAC – Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority
- Banco Comercial Português (BCP)
- Beralt Tin and Wolfram (Portugal), S. A
- Diaverum
- Empark Group
- Galp
- Linde Healthcare
- Lisnave – Estaleiros Navais, S.A.
- Nutrinveste Group (Sovena/Elaias sub-groups)
- Outsystems
- SCC – Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas
- Secretary-General of the Ministry of the Environment - Portuguese Animal Ombudsman
- Sociedade Ponto Verde, S. A.
- Probar
- Madre Group
Work highlights
- Represented the Portuguese State in the first arbitral proceeding under the Investment Protection Agreement between Portugal and Mauritius, initiated by foreign entities against Portugal.
- Advising Auto-Estradas do Atlântico on daily legal matters relating to the concessionaire’s activities, including relationships with various stakeholders.
- Providing legal advice to Group Transdev in several international public tenders regarding passenger transport services and in the implementation and execution of the contracts awarded.
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Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas, Vasco Moura Ramos