Bio

Ricardo is a partner of Public Law & Regulatory and Litigation & Arbitration at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

He has extensive experience in administrative and regulatory, infrastructures, construction and public works and arbitration.

He holds a degree in Law from Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon). Completed a postgraduate course in Business Law from ISG Business & Economics School and a postgraduate course in Tax Law from ISCTE University Institute. He also completed a course in American and International Law from the Center for American & International Law in Dallas (USA).

Ricardo has been Highly Regarded by IFLR 1000 for his work and extensive experience in the areas of Project Development. He is also recognised in prestigious legal directories such as Chambers and Partners and Legal500 as one of the leading practitioners in the areas of Dispute Resolution, Public Law and Projects.

Membership of professional bodies and associations

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (OA) since 1998
Member of the Brazilian Bar Association – São Paulo (OAB)
Member of the International Bar Association (IBA)
Member of the official list of arbitrators from the Commercial Arbitration Centre (ACL – Commercial Association of Lisbon / Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

Languages

Portuguese
English
Spanish

Acknowledgments

  • 2024
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019

Chambers & Partners Europe 2024. Projects – Portugal

"Ricardo Campos is highly competent and has an excellent mastery of FIDIC contracts."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2024. Projects – Portugal

"He is available, rapid to respond, very positive and knows the matters very well."

Chambers & Partners Global 2023. Projects

"Ricardo Campos is knowledgeable of the matters and of great dedication and availability."

Chambers & Partners Europe 2023. Projects

"Ricardo Campos is knowledgeable of the matters and of great dedication and availability."

The Legal 500 2023. Dispute Resolution – Portugal

"Our main contact is Ricardo Campos. He is available, competent and friendly."

The Legal 500 2023. Dispute Resolution – Portugal

"Ricardo Campos stands out for his competence, availability and friendliness in dealings. He conveys confidence in his opinions and defence of cases."

The Legal 500 2023. Public Law – Portugal

"I’d highlight Ricardo Campos."

The Legal 500 2022. Projects and project finance – Portugal

«Ricardo Campos is the lawyer that everyone wishes to have on their side. He’s fast and technically flawless.»

The Legal 500 2022. Public Law – Portugal

«Ricardo Campos is recommended.»

Chambers & Partners Europe 2022. Projects – Portugal

"he is kind, easy-going and empathetic to our needs."

IFLR 1000 2021: Highly Regarded. Project Development

IFLR 1000 2021: Highly Regarded. Project Finance

Legal 500 2020. Dispute Resolution – Portugal

Legal 500 2020. Public Law – Portugal

The Legal 500 2019. Dispute Resolution

The Legal 500 2019. Projects and Project Finance

The Legal 500 2019. Public Law