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Energy & Natural Resources
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.
Chambers Review
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, Cabo Verde and Mozambique, which is supported by the firm's dedicated Africa team.
Work Highlights
- Morais Leitão assisted WindPlus with the operation of Windfloat Atlantic, an offshore wind power plant using sea floating platforms.
Strengths
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"The lawyers have a consolidated knowledge of the major energy subjects."
"The energy team of Morais Leitão can handle very sophisticated and complex matters very swiftly, which is what a client wants. The lawyers are cautious in their advice and always provide strong replies and practical solutions to the client."
"The lawyers are always on top of new legislation and regulation."
"The lawyers have a consolidated knowledge of the major energy subjects."
"The energy team of Morais Leitão can handle very sophisticated and complex matters very swiftly, which is what a client wants. The lawyers are cautious in their advice and always provide strong replies and practical solutions to the client."
"The lawyers are always on top of new legislation and regulation."
Notable Practitioners
Ricardo Andrade Amaro leads the corporate team within Morais Leitão. He has an impressive range of experience representing energy clients in transactions and is equally well versed in regulatory work.
"Ricardo Andrade Amaro has a very strategic approach to problems and how to solve them."
"He is very knowledgeable of the current topics, legislation and regulation."
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.
"Vítor Pereira das Neves has a great capacity of work and a great capacity of analysing the priorities."
Catarina Brito Ferreira is well versed in M&A transactions within the energy sector, and has further expertise concerning commercial and regulatory work.
"Catarina Brito Ferreira is diligent and focuses on the client, understanding the overall context of the sector and the ambitions of the client."
Nuno Galvão Teles is recognised for his extensive market presence and impressive roster of energy clients. He frequently provides assistance with public tender offers and regulatory matters.
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