Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Energy & Natural Resources

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Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources (International) - Portugal

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.

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Work Highlights

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados advised Hytlantic on the development of a green hydrogen production project.

Strengths

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The quality of the work is very good, and I have a great impression of the team.

Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondent
Europe

They are very competent, they have multiple disciplines and are able to provide a complete support in a good level, the team is varied and they have competent lawyers in all the areas.

Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondent
Europe

The quality of the work is very good, and I have a great impression of the team.

Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondent
Europe

They are very competent, they have multiple disciplines and are able to provide a complete support in a good level, the team is varied and they have competent lawyers in all the areas.

Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Nuno Galvão Teles

Senior Statespeople

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.

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Catarina Brito Ferreira

Band 3

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

She is very agile and flexible and she has a lot of experience and knowledge.

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Ricardo Andrade Amaro

Band 4

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

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Vítor Pereira das Neves

Band 4

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.

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