Our team has recently been involved in a wide range of strategic and operational matters, supporting the business and the Executive Committee across multiple areas, not only in Portugal but also in other jurisdictions where ATM – Manutenção Total operates, notably Spain and Latin America. This has included coordinating closely with business teams and local legal advisers across these regions.

Over the past year, a significant portion of our work has focused on commercial contracting, particularly the negotiation and management of key agreements with customers, suppliers, technology partners and other stakeholders. Among the most relevant projects and contracts—strictly confidential—we have supported the General Maintenance Contract in Portugal, including several major shutdown works at the Sines Refinery (Galp). We have also been involved in the Alba Project in Sines (Repsol), covering both the construction of a new plant and the maintenance of the existing facility, as well as the renewal of several maintenance agreements with VW Autoeuropa across areas such as automatic doors, storage, HVAC and industrial buildings.

In addition, the team has led negotiations for maintenance and services contracts with ANA for the Madeira, Porto Santo and Faro airports, and supported key tenders in the healthcare sector, including contracts with CUF Hospitals and Clinics, Hospital de Braga, SAMS and Hospital Garcia da Horta. In the energy and infrastructure sectors, we have been closely involved in tenders and contract negotiations with clients such as Finerge, Iberdrola (including in Spain and Mexico), and EDP (including in Spain), as well as with companies such as NOS, Santander and Novo Banco. We have also supported the negotiation and renewal of the maintenance contract with Benfica, covering the stadium, Seixal campus and official stores nationwide. In Spain, our work has included maintenance and works contracts with clients such as Petronor, Repsol, OHLA and Ferrovial.

Beyond commercial contracting, we have supported several strategic projects and transactions, including corporate restructurings, commercial partnerships and business expansion initiatives, often requiring cross-functional and cross-border coordination.

As part of a company employing approximately 1,300 people, employment law remains a core area of our day-to-day activity. Over the past year, the legal team has worked closely with HR and management on a wide range of employment matters, including workforce management, disciplinary and grievance procedures, collective employment issues, internal policies and the implementation of regulatory and organisational changes. We have also provided ongoing support in relation to labour litigation and employment risk management, always with a focus on ensuring compliance while delivering practical, business-oriented solutions.

In parallel, the team has been heavily engaged in regulatory and compliance matters, particularly in relation to data protection, corporate governance, licensing, ESG obligations and internal policy reviews. We have also advised on broader risk management issues, supported internal investigations where required, and worked closely with senior stakeholders to address regulatory developments affecting the business.

Another key area of focus has been dispute prevention and management, including the handling of pre-litigation matters, coordination with external counsel on sensitive disputes and the resolution of issues in a commercially pragmatic manner, minimising both legal and reputational risk.

More broadly, the legal team continues to play a central role as a strategic business partner, providing day-to-day support across operational, commercial and corporate matters in a fast-moving environment. This role has been formally recognised through my appointment as a member of the company’s Executive Committee.