Andersen advises domestic and multinational clients on public procurement, administrative litigation, urban planning, and European funds. The team is active in both contentious and advisory work, particularly in the energy, water, waste management, and infrastructure sectors. Pedro Drago is experienced in administrative, energy, and environmental disputes, including litigation and arbitration related to public tenders. Former co-head Patrícia Vinagre e Silva left the firm in November 2025. Following the integration of PRA – Raposo, Sá Miranda e Associados in March 2026, the team was strengthened by the addition of David Coelho, who works closely with government agencies on public contracts policy and legislative drafting, and Noel Gomes, who specialises in administrative law and public procurement.
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- ‘Excellent communication and professionalism.’
- ‘Availability and ability to present appropriate solutions.’
- ‘Excellent flexibility and adaptability to ensure client success, even in unfamiliar contexts. The team looks for solutions suited to business needs and not overly theoretical.’
- ‘The public law team at Andersen has been providing support for several years, with full satisfaction regarding the work performed and the assistance given. It is a close, attentive, and client-focused service.’
- ‘Pedro Drago is an exceptional lawyer, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism.’
Key clients
- SPMS – Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde
- ICNF - Instituto da Conservação da Natureza e das Florestas
- Município de Sintra
- Instituto de Registos e Notariado
- NOVA School of Business and Economics
- Instituto de Emprego e Formação Profissional
- Águas Tejo do Atlântico, S.A
- Autoridade de Supervisão de Seguros e Fundos de Pensões
- João Jacinto Tomé S.A.
- Sotécnica – Sociedade Electrotécnica S.A.
- Eiffage Energie Systems SAS
- Vinci Energies
Work highlights
Advised Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional (IEFP) on 16 public works contracts and related service agreements co-financed by the Recovery and Resilience Plan, with a total value of approximately €100m.
Advised the Vinci Energies / Sotécnica consortium on multiple high-value public procurement procedures for the supervision of complex construction projects with a total value exceeding €390m.
Advised Mediterránea de Catering, S.L. on the oversight and execution of a €159m public procurement contract for meal supply to multiple public entities across Portugal, as well as on the preparation of bids for international public tenders worth over €56m.
Practice head
David Coelho
Other key lawyers
Pedro Drago; Noel Gomes