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Abreu Advogados

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Portugal

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Public law

The public and environmental law team at Abreu Advogados advises public and private sector clients on contracting, tenders, permitting, administrative concessions, and PPPs. Led by Manuel de Andrade Neves, who has extensive experience in the environment, water, and energy sectors, the team also includes José Eduardo Martins, noted for his expertise in environmental law, ESG and energy transition matters, and Mafalda Teixeira de Abreu, who is skilled in public procurement procedures.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tiago Leote Cravo has deep know-how that he applies intelligently and clearly in each case, always seeking to align the client’s goals and expectations in a balanced and well-reasoned way. He certainly deserves special recognition.’
  • ‘The public law and environment team at Abreu Advogados combines deep regulatory expertise with a strong business-oriented approach, providing clear, practical advice on complex public sector matters.'
  • 'Its integrated support across procurement, infrastructure, energy, environmental licensing, and PPPs ensures seamless project execution. The team’s collaborative mindset and innovative solutions set it apart by combining legal precision with strategic, forward-looking guidance in highly regulated markets.’
  • ‘José Eduardo Martins stands out as one of the most trusted and influential public law experts. His deep understanding of administrative systems and regulatory frameworks, combined with a strategic mindset that goes beyond compliance, helps to shape long-term solutions for complex public sector projects.'
  • 'Raquel Barroso is a rising professional in public law, with strong expertise in administrative and environmental law, particularly in licensing, permitting, and regulatory litigation. Her proactive, solution-driven approach ensures that projects advance smoothly even in complex regulatory contexts.’
  • ‘The service provided is exceptional—fast, clear, and suited to the client’s needs, with doctrinal, jurisprudential, and practical insight that reveals great mastery of the subjects and a genuine concern to deliver responses that eliminate all risks for the contracting entity.’

Key clients

  • Afifi Group
  • Alsa/National Express
  • Associação de Municípios da Região do Planalto Beirão
  • Apera – Associação Portuguesa de Empresas de Resíduos e Ambiente
  • Chint Solar Portugal Projects B.V.
  • CIM do AVE – Comunidade Intermunicipal do Ave
  • Cintra Portugal / Euroscut Açores
  • Copenhagen Offshore Partners
  • Efrican Foundation
  • Embraer Portugal S.A.
  • ERP
  • Globalvia

Work highlights

Advised Copenhagen Offshore Partners on the public law and regulatory aspects of a 6 GW floating offshore wind project in Portugal, including permitting, environmental procedures, concession frameworks, and public procurement compliance.
Advised Iberdrola Renewables on the public law and regulatory aspects of a portfolio of utility-scale solar and hydrogen projects in Portugal, including the landmark 1.2 GW “Fernando Pessoa” plant near Sines, as well as the Montechoro I & II, Carregado, Estoi, and €427m hydrogen facility projects.
Advised Iberdrola Generación on the public law structuring of major hydroelectric infrastructure projects in Portugal, including the €1.5bn Tâmega Hydroelectric Complex and the Minhéu Power Plant, providing regulatory guidance on public procurement, permitting, licensing, and wind-to-hydro hybridisation schemes.

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Practice head

Manuel de Andrade Neves

Other key lawyers

José Eduardo Martins; Mafalda Teixeira de Abreu; Tiago Corrêa do Amaral; Ana Simões Ferreira; Tiago Leote Cravo; Guilherme Mata da Silva; Raquel Barroso

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