Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Public Law

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Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Morais Leitão provides highly specialised advice both in general administrative law and in the different areas of special administrative law, such as Public Procurement, Health and Pharmaceuticals, Urban Planning, Environment, Licensing, Simplification of Administrative Procedures, Public Domain, Public Service Law and Administrative Litigation and Arbitration.

Recognising the multiplicity of matters regulated by administrative law, our teams have in-depth knowledge of the most relevant and strategic sectors of the national economy, such as Transports, Roads and Rail, Health and Pharmaceuticals, TMT, Water, Sanitation and Waste, Energy and Natural Resources, and Defence, reinforced by many years of experience, and privilege permanent contact with the academic and scientific community.

Chambers Review

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Public Law - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados houses a market-leading team of impressive lawyers covering the full range of public law mandates for private organisations and public bodies. The law firm handles regulatory matters, public works contracts, public procurement and public tenders for clients in a range of industry sectors including banking, energy, transport and infrastructure. The team offers support on matters relating to real estate contracts and planning legislation, as well as litigation and arbitration proceedings.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados acted for Metropolitano de Lisboa on its modernisation projects including the acquisition of rolling stock and a CBTC signalling system.

Strengths

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"The team is very well-sized for the matters it handles, and their expertise ensures a very rigourous analysis and study of the issues. The lawyers have in-depth knowledge of local administrative law."

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Europe

"The team always shows a special attention to details and deadlines."

Public Law respondent
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"Lawyers at the firm have deep knowledge and great technical ability."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"The firm has strong depth and breadth of team."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"The team always shows a special attention to details and deadlines."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"Lawyers at the firm have deep knowledge and great technical ability."

Public Law respondent
Europe

"The firm has strong depth and breadth of team."

Public Law respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Margarida Olazabal Cabral

Band 1

Margarida Olazabal Cabral is frequently seen advising on the negotiation of concession agreements, in addition to assisting with public procurement and regulatory issues.

"Margarida is focused, pragmatic and able to unite public law with transactional law."

"Margarida is thoughtful and has deep knowledge of her areas of practice. She is responsible, effective and warm. I enjoy working with her."

"She is very pragmatic, with good negotiation skills."

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Miguel Nogueira de Brito

Band 3

Miguel Nogueira de Brito is noted for his knowledge of public law matters and ability to handle regulatory mandates. He advises on regulatory issues in relation to concessions and public procurement proceedings, as well as representing clients in administrative disputes.

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Pedro Costa Gonçalves

Band 3

Pedro Costa Gonçalves is a respected figure in the Portuguese public law market for his experience as an arbitrator and his academic credentials. He frequently advises public sector clients on matters concerning contracts and concessions.

"Pedro creates creative solutions for highly complex problems and has wide and deep knowledge. He is the key to solving the problems."

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João Tiago Silveira

Head of Public Law

Band 4

João Tiago Silveira assists both domestic and international public entities with environmental and energy licensing issues, as well as administrative actions.

"João has a unique ability to encompass the various angles of the problems we pose."

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Nuno Peres Alves

Band 4

Nuno Peres Alves is a noteworthy lawyer who handles the negotiation of public service concession contracts. He also assists with an array of regulatory matters across various sectors, including telecommunications and sport, as well as acting in administrative disputes.

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