Broseta strengthens its presence in Portugal with the appointment of João Maria Cabral Menéres and José Saraiva de Lemos as of counsel in its Public Law practice.
José Saraiva de Lemos has more than 20 years’ experience advising on administrative law, public procurement and administrative litigation, acting for both public authorities and private entities across a range of sectors. He has served as legal adviser to Lisbon City Council, Alcatel Portugal, the Azores International Tourism Club Hotel and Grupo Edifer, among others.
João Maria Cabral Menéres brings over 30 years of professional experience advising both private and public entities on administrative and public procurement matters, as well as civil and administrative litigation. Over the course of his career, he has worked with organisations such as Lisbon Metropolitan Airport and ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal.
Rosa Vidal, managing partner of Broseta, said: “The appointment of João Maria and José forms part of our growth strategy in Portugal and the consolidation of our Public Law practice. We work in an integrated manner with other areas to provide multidisciplinary advice that delivers greater value and meets our clients’ needs to the highest standards.”
Álvaro Roquette Morais, managing partner of Broseta’s Lisbon office, added: “Their combined experience, strong technical expertise and deep understanding of the Portuguese market represent a clear differentiator for Broseta, reinforcing our positioning as a firm with an Iberian focus and our ability to provide integrated legal advice across Spain and Portugal.”
Strategic momentum from the Lisbon office
Broseta continues to strengthen its presence in Portugal through its Lisbon office, led by Álvaro Roquette Morais and João Espanha, which now comprises a team of more than 30 highly specialised lawyers. The team advises on areas including Commercial, Tax, Dispute Resolution, Public and Employment law, across sectors such as energy, real estate and urban planning, and banking and finance.
