Francisca Mendes da Costa > Sérvulo & Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Sérvulo & Associados leverages its public law acumen to assist both public and private sector clients with the administrative aspects of projects in Portugal and Lusophone African jurisdictions. Public procurement and administrative litigation specialist Mark Kirkby is particularly adept in managing concessions and PPPs in the road and rail sectors. Francisca Mendes da Costa’s expertise encompasses public procurement, concessions, and transactional advice, with a notable focus on the healthcare sector. Former co-head Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.

Guided by ‘excellence and quality’, Sérvulo & Associados’s public law practice excels across sectors such as healthcare, aviation, transport, water and waste management, environment, and energy. The team is jointly led by capable practitioners: Rui Medeiros, who focuses on constitutional and administrative law, public procurement, and related disputes; João Amaral e Almeida, who is proficient in public procurement, litigation, and legislative drafting; and Mark Kirkby, who often advises public entities on concessions and public-private partnerships (PPPs). They are supported by José Manuel Sérvulo Correia, distinguished for drafting legal opinions and arbitration; Duarte Rodrigues Silva and Paula Bordalo Faustino, both experts in public procurement procedures; and Francisca Mendes da Costa, whose strong skills in judicial proceedings, arbitration and PPPs are noteworthy. Ana Luísa Guimarães left the firm in February 2024.