Marisa Mirador > Cuatrecasas > Oporto, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Rated for its ‘deep knowledge’, Cuatrecasas is skilled in M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations and project financing in the energy sector. The practice is jointly led by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas, noted for his expertise in public procurement, public private partnerships (PPPs), and concessions, and Francisco Santos Costa, who is recommended for his extensive experience in transactional matters involving the energy and infrastructure sectors. Marisa Mirador brings almost 20 years’ experience to the practice, specialising in energy regulatory issues, as well as urban planning, construction and environmental law.

Cuatrecasas boasts a strong team of ‘highly competent professionals’ specialised in planning and territorial law. Practice leader Nuno SÁ Carvalho offers expert advice on town planning for hotels and shopping centres, and oversees residential, tourism, retail, and logistics developments. Hugo Nunes, a recent addition from Sofia Galvao Advogados, who joined in May 2023, has a keen focus on land and maritime spatial planning, real estate, construction and related litigation. Marisa Mirador, a key contact for both public and private entities seeking assistance with urban planning, public procurement and contentious matters, who joined in January 2023 following the firm’s integration of SLCM, further strengthened the department.

Cuatrecasas‘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.