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

The ‘competent and professional’ team at public law powerhouse Sérvulo & Associados focuses on advising public entities on tender procedures, procurement and public concession agreements. The team has an impressive track record in multijurisdictional matters, often advising on projects in Angola and Mozambique. Mark Kirkby acts for public and private sector clients in concessions and PPPs, with particular emphasis on the road and rail sectors. He oversees the practice with Francisca Mendes da Costa, who was promoted to equity partner in July 2024, and is especially active in the healthcare segment. Ana Luísa Guimarães  left in Febuary 2024.

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.