Energy & Natural Resources (International)
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
Contact number
+351 21 864 0000Chambers Review
Linklaters' team has extensive experience advising on renewable energy mandates. It is well equipped to advise on cross-border work, frequently handling matters across Portugal, Europe and Lusophone Africa. The team's experience covers project finance, M&A and regulatory, with additional expertise in contentious proceedings. Linklaters has further experience advising on solar, wind and LNG projects, acting for a broad client base which includes major energy companies, investment funds and banks.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters advised Marguerite Adviser on the operation of two biomass power plants in Portugal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
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"The Linklaters team has provided a good level of responsiveness."
"The team has a deep knowledge of the market and is very available to understand how the market performs and to adapt the solutions to that understanding."
"The firm has a strong ability to deal with complex legal issues. Its team is up to date and specialised."
"Our transaction are especially complex and Linklaters is able to provide support in all dimensions."
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"The Linklaters team has provided a good level of responsiveness."
"The team has a deep knowledge of the market and is very available to understand how the market performs and to adapt the solutions to that understanding."
"The firm has a strong ability to deal with complex legal issues. Its team is up to date and specialised."
"Our transaction are especially complex and Linklaters is able to provide support in all dimensions."
Notable Practitioners
Maria de Athayde Tavares is recognised for her work on energy projects. She frequently acts for energy companies on regulatory matters and on the financing and development of solar, wind and hydropower plants. She also assists with acquisitions in the energy sector.
"Maria de Athayde Tavares is a very complete, highly proficient and friendly lawyer. She knows exactly how to manage complex situations and she helps her clients distinguish what is important from what is not. She also possesses deep knowledge of the energy sector in Portugal."
Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho heads the Lusophone Africa group within Linklaters. He regularly advises on the development and financing of LNG as well as solar and wind energy projects, with further experience in refinancing and acquisitions.
"Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho exhibits strong team leadership and coordination, technical competence and the ability to present innovative legal solutions."