Distinguished by its 'high-quality service', Lobo Carmona e Associados advises national and international clients on public procurement, PPPs, and concessions. The practice is led by esteemed partner Mafalda Carmona, who is recognised for her extensive experience in public law disputes. Mariana Rapoula provides key support.
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Testimonials
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- 'We particularly value Mafalda Carmona's technical rigour, strategic insight, and creativity in resolving complex disputes [as were our cases], as well as the closeness and confidence she inspires. Her leadership ensured that the legal strategies she applied were innovative and assertive.’
- ‘The person we wish to highlight is Mafalda Carmona, who distinguishes herself from her peers in the Portuguese legal market through a rare and valuable combination of deep academic knowledge and hands-on experience in highly complex litigation. Her uniqueness lies in this balance between academic excellence and practical expertise.'
- 'The firm, and in particular its founding partners such as Mafalda Carmona, are frequently recognised and cited as leading figures in the Portuguese public law market. Their participation in administrative arbitrations and their presence in specialised publications and events confirm their professional and academic reputation, which gave us even greater confidence in hiring them.’
- ‘Very high quality of services. Excellent technical competence. Being a boutique firm, it ensures better confidentiality of matters.’
- ‘Lobo Carmona & Associados stands out in the national legal landscape for its boutique and highly specialised model. The quality of the service is marked by an approach that is both technically rigorous and extremely practical and solution-oriented. It was this innovative and close approach that led us to seek their assistance.'
Key clients
- IMT – Portuguese Entity for Mobility and Transports
- Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A.
- Closer Consultoria, Lda
- Comunidade Intermunicipal de Coimbra
- World Bank / Ministry of Finance, Republic of Guinea-Bissau
- Government of Cape Verde – Ministry of Finance
- Government of Mozambique – Ministry of Finance
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) / UEMOA / LINPICO – Tax Administration of Guinea-Bissau
- European Commission – DG Reform
- Commission for the Coordination and Regional Development (CCDR-C) / Association of Municipalities of the Serra da Estrela Natural Park (AMPNSE)
Work highlights
Advised IMT – Instituto para a Mobilidade e Transportes, I.P. on three disputes concerning road concession contracts with a total value exceeding €200m.
Represented Infraestruturas de Portugal, S.A. as arbitrator in proceedings concerning the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a public concession.
Advised the Government of Guinea-Bissau and the World Bank on the legal structuring of a public-private partnership for a national fibre optic backbone under the WARDIP programme.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Mafalda Carmona
Other key lawyers
Mariana Rapoula