Miranda & Associados has broad expertise in public law and regulatory matters, including public procurement, administrative contracts, litigation, and arbitration across the transport, health, ports, and energy sectors. The firm stands out for its strong presence in Lusophone Africa, showcasing the ability to advise on large-scale projects in Portugal and abroad. Pedro Melo is recognised for his work in infrastructure, PPPs, and construction agreements; João Rosado Correia advises on regulatory, energy, procurement and project finance matters; Renato Guerra de Almeida is a key contact for state-owned enterprises, financial institutions and foreign investors; and Sara Castelo Branco focuses on public procurement, energy, infrastructure, and administrative litigation. Tiago Amorim left the firm in January 2026.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Within the Miranda team, special mention goes to Pedro Melo. The qualities most valued are: knowledge of the areas in which we operate (public procurement), promptness in response, solutions that take into account the objectives pursued, and availability.'
- ‘The public law team at MIRANDA shows a creativity in its approach to matters that is not found in other firms, which explains the preference for engaging them. This creativity is only possible because the lawyers possess above-average technical ability, which is clearly the case here.’
- ‘Pedro Melo, partner and head of the Public Law department, well established in the market, stands out for his excellent technical and personal skills. He has a particular ability to combine legal strategy with a company’s commercial and financial strategy.’
- ‘João Rosado Correia and Sara Castelo Branco are highly reputed professionals with solid knowledge in the field of energy law in Portugal.’
- ‘The lawyers who embody the creativity and innovative approach found at MIRANDA are João Rosado Correia and Sandra Tavares de Magalhães — true and genuine contributors to a more agile and intelligent public law practice.’
- ‘Pedro Melo is one of the leading specialists in public law in the country — rigorous, available, and creative.’
Key clients
- SCUTVIAS / Globalvia Group
- AE Transmontana / Globalvia Group
- AENL – Norte Litoral / Group Cintra
- AAVI – Via do Infante / Group Cintra
- SCOTTURB / Public Transports Sector
- Portuguese State / Secretary of State for Infrastructures
- Boston Scientific / Health Sector
- Démant Ibérica / Health Sector
- Horários do Funchal / Public Transports Sector
- INCM (Portuguese National Mint, Assay and Security Printing Office)
- SPMS (Shared Services Centre for the Health Ministry and NHS)
- Ecolab
Lawyers
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Practice head
Pedro Melo; João Rosado Correia; Nuno Antunes; Renato Guerra de Almeida; Sara Castelo Branco
Other key lawyers
Maria Ataíde Cordeiro; Tânia Santos; Sandra Tavares Magalhães