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Linklaters is known for its strength in advising on complex, large scale project developments across the globe. Our global team of sector aligned partners and lawyers ensure that our clients are offered the cutting edge advice needed in today’s competitive and highly regulated market.

Our practice in Lisbon is at the forefront of the market advising on complex, large scale project developments and financings (bank lending and bond), portfolio financings, administrative litigation, highly structured M&A transactions (project asset acquisitions and disposals), joint ventures and long term contracting, across several industry sectors.

We act for sponsors, lenders and public authorities both in Portugal and in cross-border mandates, being particularly strong in Lusophone African jurisdictions. This varied client base allows us to anticipate and identify from all sides, issues that may arise during the course of a project, and thus our Projects team in Lisbon is strongly positioned to address new challenges faced by the clients.

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Projects - Portugal

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Linklaters is a popular choice for major international projects, with particular expertise in lusophone countries such as Mozambique. Its outstanding team has notable expertise in handling transport and road infrastructure projects. The practice displays additional knowledge of the renewable energy and natural resources sectors. The lawyers are skilled in handling concession agreements, acquisitions and project finance, with further experience assisting with regulatory issues. The law firm acts for a host of clients ranging from international banks to Portuguese corporates.
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Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters advised Aquaterra on the financing for the development of an agricultural project.

Strengths

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  • The team have a pragmatic approach to issues.

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  • Linklaters has a multidisciplinary team who are always available.

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  • Linklaters has an impressive track record of project finance transactions and a competent team with solid knowledge, experience and complementary skills in the relevant areas.

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  • Their performance is legally rigorous and technically sound, even in transactions with multiple parties and different legal regimes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
    Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho

    Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho

    Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho represents prominent domestic and international banks in a variety of project finance and refinancing mandates, particularly those involving the energy sector. He possesses additional expertise in handling matters in Mozambique and in the UK.

    • Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho is a standout lawyer with vast knowledge of the sector. He is able to offer the appropriate help that is necessary and produces high-quality work.

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  • Maria de Athayde Tavares
    Maria de Athayde Tavares

    Maria de Athayde Tavares

    Maria de Athayde Tavares is known for her expertise in regulatory mandates arising out of projects. She regularly assists clients with the development and financing of projects, including energy-related matters.

    • She has strong technical and industry knowledge and relevant experience in conducting business processes. She has a comprehensive view of problems as well as being friendly and available.

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    • Maria de Athayde Tavares has high legal knowledge, is very creative in finding solutions and is focused on achieving goals.

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