Ana Marta Castro
Ana Marta Castro joined VdA in 2006. She is Partner of the Public Law practice, she has been involved in several transactions, namely in Banking and Finance, Real Estate, Banking Resolution, Privatizations, Defense, Aerospace, Aviation, Energy, Infrastructures, Education, Telecommunications, Health, Transports and Roads.
In such capacity, she has advised several leading clients, in Portugal and abroad, in the following preferential areas: Administrative Law, Public Procurement, Public Regulation and Administrative Litigation.
Law degree University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Administrative Law, University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Public Procurement Law and Practice, Portuguese Catholic University, Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Before joining the firm she worked as an associate with Mário Esteves de Oliveira and, previously in Rui Pena, Arnaut & Associados.
She has also worked as a Legal Adviser in New York, at the Council of the European Union, Liaison Office (United Nations) and at Human Rights Watch (Advocacy Department), also in New York.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English, French.
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
Next Generation Partner
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
Next Generation Partner"Ana Marta Castro’s competence, availability, empathy and permanent search for the best solutions gave us an unparalleled sense of security."
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
Key lawyer
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4"She is an expert in public procurement and is always available. She has a deep knowledge and takes a pragmatic approach, which leads to excellent results." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
Recommended"Ana Marta Castro has demonstrated the ability to think “outside the box”, proposing flexible solutions depending on the client’s goals." "(...)A very experienced lawyer who manages to combine in-depth knowledge of community law, banking law, real estate law and public law, making her a lawyer of excellence and unique in the market." " Ana Marta Castro stands out for her technical competence, permanent availability and friendliness."
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Chambers Europe
Public Law - Band 1
Band 4"Quick in her response and able to solve complex issues." "She is able to understand what we want to do as a business and innovate the approach." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Public law - Tier 1
Recommended Lawyer"Very organised and she can meet strict deadlines while delivering a solid legal advice. Her international experience and her capability to manage complex legal issues are also recommended."Portugal | Planning law - Tier 2
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