Lino Torgal, a highly respected and esteemed professional, oversees the team at Garrigues Portugal, which is commended for its ‘vast experience and in-depth technical knowledge’. The practice is well-regarded for its expertise in public works and concession contracts, as well as regulatory matters across various industries, with a particular strength in energy, and related dispute resolution. Torgal specialises in infrastructure and energy projects and is noted for his ’reasoning, legal knowledge and availability’. He frequently assists private and public entities with public procurement, project finance and PPPs.
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- 'The team understands the client and their activities very well.'
- 'Lino Torgal is commended for his reasoning, legal knowledge, availability and the security he offers to his clients.'
- 'The team stands out in Portugal for its vast experience and in-depth technical knowledge. It offers innovative and effective legal solutions.'
- 'Lino Torgal's legal knowledge is far ahead of other lawyers.'
- 'Lino Torgal, who is the partner responsible for this area, deserves special mention. His vast knowledge of administrative law and public contracts, combined with his clear and effective communication skills, make him a reference in the sector.'
- 'Lino Torgal is widely recognised for his ability to interpret the legal context objectively, proposing creative and appropriate solutions for each situation, always with a strategic approach.'
- 'Its ability to combine legal expertise with a practical, client-centred approach results in high-value strategic advice.'
- 'The services provided are reinforced by its specialisation in areas such as administrative law, public contracts and administrative litigation.'
Key clients
- Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém
- Galp Energia, S.A.
- EEM – Empresa de Eletricidade da Madeira
- PLMJ
- Iberdrola generación S.A., unipersonal
- The Navigator Company, S.A.
- Administração do Porto de Sines, S.A.
Work highlights
- Assisted Fundação Centro Cultural de Belém with tender procedures relating to the award of rights to design and build a luxury hotel in CCB premises near the Tagus River.
- Advised EEm on all the stages of an important public tender relating to the execution of a battery central storage in the Madeira.
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Practice head
Lino Torgal
Other key lawyers
Paulo Mendonça Duarte; Filipa Brito Pereira