The public law team at Cuatrecasas is noted for advising clients in the banking, finance, TMT, transport, infrastructure, energy, waste and water supply sectors on public procurement, concessions, privatisations and large-scale projects in Portugal and Angola. Led by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas, who focuses on infrastructure, public works, and service concessions, particularly in the energy, water, highways and railway segments, the team also includes Marisa Mirador, who advises domestic and international clients and public entities on concessions, public procurement, judicial reviews, and administrative proceedings. Vasco Moura Ramos departed the firm in September 2025, while Tiago Amorim joined from Miranda & Associados in January 2026. Inês de Abreu Régio advises on public law disputes, public procurement and regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas is one of the best and most creative Portuguese lawyers specialised in public law.'
- ‘The public law department at Cuatrecasas has a combined mix of expertise, young talents, providing an efficient service with the different contributions of the partners and associates. The firm also has a broad team in other areas, which makes it a reliable local partner in our scope of activity.’
- ‘Cuatrecasas is a top-tier full-service law firm. They have in-depth knowledge and experts in all areas of the law and can call upon those with the relevant expertise as and when necessary to get a deal done.’
- ‘João Sequeira Sena is incredibly responsive and appreciates the commercial realities of a deal.’
- ‘Quick response. Quality of case analysis and proposed resolution. Good documentation of facts and sound, well-supported arguments are distinguishing factors.’
- ‘Marisa Mirador is highly available and remarkably competent.'
Key clients
- Município de Vila Real de Santo António
- Junta de Freguesia de São Domingos de Rana
- Banco de Portugal (Bank of Portugal)
- Auto-Estradas do Atlântico
- CP (Comboios de Portugal)
- Infraestruturas de Portugal/IP Telecom
- CTT (Correios de Portugal)
- Empresa Das Águas De Santarém
- APDL (Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo)
- Group Transdev
- ANAC (Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority)
- BCP (Banco Comercial Português)
Work highlights
Advising CP on the public procurement procedure to acquire 117 traction units, for urban and regional service.
Advising the Portuguese state on ongoing investment arbitral proceedings initiated by foreign entities (Mauritian entities) against the Portuguese Republic.
Advising Group Transdev on carrying out public tenders to procure road passenger transport services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Inês de Abreu Régio
Practice head
Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas
Other key lawyers
Marisa Mirador; Tiago Amorim; João Sequeira Sena; Inês de Abreu Régio