Public law

Sérvulo & Associados

Spearheaded by Rui Medeiros, João Amaral Almeida and Mark Kirkby, the ‘competent and knowledgeable team’ at Sérvulo & Associados frequently acts for public sector clients in both advisory and contentious matters, with a focus on large-scale transport and infrastructure projects, as well as administrative disputes. Kirkby is skilled in concession contracts involving PPPs in the highway and railway segments, while Medeiros and Almeida focus on public procurement and contentious administrative law matters. With over 50 years of experience, founding partner José Manuel Sérvulo Correia is an authority in the Portuguese public law market. The ’dedicated and competent’ Francisca Mendes da Costa is a point of reference for public tenders in the transport and healthcare sectors.

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Testimonials

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'This firm has a very competent and knowledgeable team, with great experience and knowledge.'
'Mark Kirby and Francisca Mendes da Costa are very competent and dedicated with a lot of experience and extensive legislative knowledge in the field of administrative law.'
'The professionals are the most reputable, and their approach, beyond the technical aspect, is characterised by their ability to listen to and respect the client.'
'Its team contains professionals who reveal excellent and unparalleled knowledge.'
'Henrique Rodrigues da Silva is very competent, practical, honest and transparent.'
'Its lawyers combine relevant practical experience with in-depth theoretical knowledge.'
'It is distinguished by the professional's knowledge, friendliness and promptness.'
'Each and every one of these professionals is unbeatable in their knowledge, dedication, creativity and intelligence to create new solutions and find new ways to overcome any obstacles encountered along our path.'

Key clients

SDR Portugal - Associação de Embaladores
Deloitte Legal (ex CTSU)
Metropolitano de Lisboa, E.P.E.
SPMS - Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde, E.P.E. (Shared Services of the Health Department)
Construção Pública, E.P.E.
Instituto de Gestão de Activos e Participações do Estado (IGAPE)
Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Algarve, I.P. (CCDR Algarve)
Madeira Regional Government
Portuguese State (IMT - Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes, I.P.)
PLAM – Sociedade Geral de representações, Lda.
Stadler Rail Valencia, S.A.U.
Metro do Porto
Boat Center S.A.

Work highlights

Advising SDR Portugal on the implementation of a deposit and refund system for non-reusable plastic, ferrous metal and aluminium beverage packaging (an EU requirement).
Advising Metropolitano de Lisboa E.P.E throughout the expansion process of underground railway lines in preparation for the launch of public procurement procedures.
Assisting the Angolan state with reforming its Public Business Sector (SEP) as part of a consortium with EY and Caixa Angola.

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