Tiago Salgado
About Tiago Salgado
Tiago Salgado is an International Legal Counsel with extensive experience in the legal field, particularly in renewable energy and infrastructure projects. He has held various legal positions in companies such as Orano, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Transdev, and has studied law at several prestigious institutions including New York University School of Law.
Current Role at Transdev
Tiago Salgado serves as International Legal Counsel at Transdev, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he advises on public tenders for concessions and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects globally. His work involves navigating complex legal frameworks and ensuring compliance with international regulations, particularly in the transportation sector.
Previous Experience in Legal Counsel Positions
Before joining Transdev, Tiago Salgado held various legal counsel positions. He worked at Orano from 2012 to 2016, first as Legal Counsel in the Paris region and then in Recife, Brazil. He also served as Legal Counsel at Entrepose Contracting for one year in 2019-2020. His experience includes advising on legal matters related to multinational projects and infrastructure.
Internship Experience
Tiago Salgado gained valuable experience through internships early in his career. He interned at Orano in Recife, Brazil, from 2010 to 2011 and at Queiroz Cavalcanti Advocacia from 2008 to 2009. These roles provided him with foundational knowledge in legal practices and exposure to various aspects of law.
Educational Background in Law
Tiago Salgado holds multiple degrees in law. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Universidade Católica de Pernambuco from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law from Ibmec in 2011-2012. Additionally, he completed another LL.M. in International Business Law at New York University School of Law from 2016 to 2017.
Specialization in Renewable Energy Projects
During his expatriation program in Paris, Tiago Salgado specialized in drafting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and ancillary agreements for renewable energy projects. His expertise extends to advising on LNG infrastructure projects while working at a multinational Oil & Gas contractor, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of the energy sector.