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Energy & Natural Resources (International) - Portugal

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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 BNZ on a project financing deal to fund the deployment of a solar power plant in Portugal.

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Notable Practitioners

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5
Maria de Athayde Tavares
5
Band 5
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 an excellent lawyer in the field. She is willing to dedicate herself fully in order to understand the problem. She offers practical responses and is a very practical lawyer.

Maria de Athayde Tavares has a vast knowledge of sector and her availability is outstanding. She has an prominent presence in the field and is an all-round player.

Maria de Athayde Tavares is experienced and is someone that dominates topics in the energy sector.

Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
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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 acquisitions.

Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho is a leading lawyer with very strong legal and commercial skills.

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Maria de Athayde Tavares
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Band 5
Energy & Natural Resources (International)

Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
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