Albuquerque & Almeida’s shipping and transport practice is recognised for its expertise in administrative and public law, advising leading maritime and port entities on concessions, procurement, contracts, and operational matters. The team is co-led by Alexandre De Albuquerque, noted for his proficiency in public law and arbitration, and João Salvador, who brings extensive experience in shipping-related matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- ETE Group
- ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A.
- Setefrete Group
- Transinsular – Transportes Marítimos Insulares SA
- CV Interilhas
- ETE Fluvial, S.A.
- S&C – Gestão de Navios e Tripulações, Lda.
- Navaltagus – Reparação e Construção Naval, S.A.
- Navalrocha – Sociedade de Construção e Reparação Navais, S.A.
- ETE – FLUVIAL, S.A.
- Ultratug ApS
Work highlights
Advised ETE Group, Portugal’s leading maritime and port operator, on concession agreements, navigation, and forwarding agent matters as part of ongoing legal support.
Advised Setefrete Group, a leading Portuguese shipping and port operations company, on concession agreements, navigation, and forwarding agent matters.
Advised Transinsular/Navaltagus on the public tender launched by Atlanticoline for the construction of two electric passenger and vehicle ships for the Azores, and on subsequent judicial proceedings related to the tender.
Practice head
Alexandre de Albuquerque; João Salvador
Other key lawyers
Diana Silveira