Noted for its 'wide-ranging expertise', the Lisbon-based public law team at CMS advises clients on a range of administrative and constitutional law issues in the energy, environmental and infrastructure sectors, including public procurement, PPPs, privatisations, and public contracts. The team is directed by administrative law expert Gonçalo Guerra Tavares, who excels in public procurement and contentious matters, including administrative litigation and arbitration. António Magalhães e Menezes showcases further strength advising public and private entities on tender processes for energy and transport projects.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘CMS maintains good communication with clients, has good availability, and provides excellent service.’
‘CMS has wide-ranging expertise, allowing them to provide specific as well as multidisciplinary advice.'
‘In the public law team, Gonçalo Guerra Tavares and António Magalhães e Menezes are notable.’
'CMS stands out for the direct contact relationship with the client and specialisation in public procurement. It is important to highlight the proven experience and specialisation of team members, particularly in resolving complex matters. It is also worth highlighting the level of commitment to the client.
'I would highlight Gonçalo Guerra Tavares and António Magalhães e Menezes. What I consider distinguishes both are their high ethical standards, where transparency, honesty and integrity stand out in all professional interactions; ability to analyse and propose effective and efficient solutions when faced with complex challenges; communication skills; quick understanding of the client's needs; and the provision of personalised solutions.'
Key clients
- Navegação Aérea de Portugal – NAV Portugal, E.P.E.
- Accenture, Consultores de Gestão, S.A.
- FCR C2 MedCapital
- Datamars Iberica S.L.U.
- Tulotero APP SL
- Graviner Construções, S.A.
- Agência de Gestão da Tesouraria e da Dívida Pública - IGCP, E.P.E.
- Goldman Sachs International
- Vinci Energies, S.A.
- REN Group
- Endesa – Energia, Sucursal em Portugal
- MOP - Multimédia Outdoors Portugal
- TVI
- Betclic
- Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.
- Cascais Envolvente - Gestão Social da Atuação, E.M., S.A.
- ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal S.A.
- Beckman Coulter
- Município de Oeiras
- Inspire Capital Atlantic - Sociedade de Investimento e Consultadoria, Lda
- Futrifer, S.A.
- Ricoh, S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised Goldman Sachs on administrative proceedings related to the resolution of BES and the decision of the Bank of Portugal to transfer back to BES the loan extended by Oak Finance.
- Advising NAV Portugal EPE on its public procurement strategy and manual.
- Advising MOP - Multimédia Outdoors Portugal on several litigation proceedings concerning a public tender and an advertising platforms concession in Lisbon.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonçalo Guerra Tavares