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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Energy & Natural Resources (International)

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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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Leader in the provision of legal services in this area, with an incomparable track record in the Portuguese market, Morais Leitão ensures global advice to the energy sector, focused on the interests of clients and tailored to their specific needs. We are able to offer in-depth knowledge of the electricity and gas sectors, with emphasis on renewable energies and the carbon market. Our Energy team brings together professionals with expertise of the energy sector and all its different activities, as well as its complex legal and regulatory regimes, having experienced all the changes of this sector along decades representing its various stakeholders.

Experienced in both national and international projects, we represent the main Portuguese energy companies and international investors and financing banks, accompanying the most different technological innovations. We are particularly recognized for our work in Commercial and M&A, Capital Markets, Administrative and Public Law, European Law and Competition and Banking and Finance, covering both transactional and regulatory advice. The Morais Leitão Legal Circle and the Energy Law Group partnership ensure that we are in a unique position, enabling us to respond to the international vocation of clients.

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Energy & Natural Resources (International) - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has an exceptional energy practice with a broad range of expertise across regulatory matters and transactions, as well as additional expertise relating to the construction sector. The firm is particularly prominent in renewable energy projects, advising on solar, hydropower and offshore wind mandates. Additionally, it assists with public tenders and acquisitions in the energy industry. It also offers a cross-border capability and international presence, with a recognised network of alliances in Angola, Cape Verde and Mozambique, which is supported by the firm's dedicated Africa team.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão advised Lundin Mining on the sale of Somincor and Zinkgruvan mines to Boliden.

Strengths

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  • The firm stands out for its flexibility and capacity to handle the workload. The team is oriented to finding innovative solutions.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope
  • Morais Leitão is excellent in terms of responsiveness. The team's contributions are key and the projects we worked on would not be possible to be achieved successively without them.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope
  • Morais Leitão has a robust knowledge of Portuguese processes and a pragmatic approach to negotiations.

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  • Morais Leitão has a diligent, responsible and available team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleNuno Galvão Teles
    Senior StatespeopleNuno Galvão Teles

    Nuno Galvão Teles

    Nuno Galvão Teles is recognised for his extensive market presence and impressive roster of energy clients. He is experienced in providing assistance with public tender offers and regulatory matters.
  • Band 3Catarina Brito Ferreira
    Band 3Catarina Brito Ferreira

    Catarina Brito Ferreira

    Catarina Brito Ferreira is well versed in M&A transactions within the energy sector, and has further expertise concerning commercial and regulatory work.
  • Band 4Ricardo Andrade Amaro
    Band 4Ricardo Andrade Amaro

    Ricardo Andrade Amaro

    Ricardo Andrade Amaro has an impressive range of experience representing energy clients in transactions and is equally well-versed in regulatory work.

  • Band 4Vítor Pereira das Neves
    Band 4Vítor Pereira das Neves

    Vítor Pereira das Neves

    Vítor Pereira das Neves provides guidance on a wide range of transactional issues, with considerable experience advising on project finance, development and energy sector M&A.
    • Vitor Pereira das Neves has proven to be a professional of excellence in the negotiation of contracts and regulations in the energy sector.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope
    • He has a thoughtful perspective on the interests of the client and the reality of the market, with a high rigour in the work always delivered in a timely manner.

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