Miranda & Associados

Energy and Natural Resources | Public Law

Principal Associate

Maria Ataíde Cordeiro is a Principal Associate at Miranda & Associados with over 15 years of experience. Her practice focuses on Public Law and Regulatory matters, as well as Energy and Natural Resources, advising clients on public procurement, administrative litigation, regulatory frameworks, and complex infrastructure‑related matters.

She is the author and co‑author of numerous publications on public procurement, administrative contracts, pre‑contractual litigation, step‑in rights, and regulatory frameworks in Portugal and Lusophone jurisdictions. These include contributions to annotated codes, collective works, academic commentaries, and leading sectoral guides.

Maria also collaborates regularly on major international legal guides, enhancing her visibility in cross‑border legal work. She is frequently featured in specialized legal media on topics related to crisis‑period public contracting, urgent pre‑contractual litigation, and public‑law reform.

With deep expertise in administrative and regulatory law, supported by a strong academic foundation and multidisciplinary practice, Maria is regarded as a trusted adviser for clients navigating complex public‑sector frameworks and natural‑resources regulation.

Portuguese | English | Spanish

Portuguese Bar Association

Admitted in 2013

Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2017)

Master of Administrative Law (curricular part)

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (2013) Postgraduate Studies in Public Procurement

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa (2012) Postgraduate Studies in Administrative Litigation

Universidade Católica Portuguesa (2010)

Master's in Law and Management

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2008)

Degree in Law