Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
As a forerunner in the first infrastructure financing operations under the project finance regime, the firm has been continuously involved in the implementation of this type of project, whether from the perspective of the financing entities or of the promoters.
Moreover, our team has participated in multiple operations of project finance of private initiatives. In this field we must highlight the development of some innovative legal solutions that have since become standard in the field of project finance.
The team’s experience encompasses diversified areas such as the production of energy (wind, water, photovoltaic and thermoelectric), the transport of natural gas, road concessions under the SCUT (shadow toll) regime and real toll, railroad concessions, water and sanitation concessions, management of hazardous wastes and the construction of football stadium facilities.
Our team ensures permanent and comprehensive monitoring in all areas and phases of a project’s design from the elaboration and submission of the proposals in the tender to the negotiation with the contracting entities, financing parties and counterparties.
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Morais Leitão is a solid law firm in the projects sphere, covering a variety of sectors including renewable energy and road infrastructure. The team is typically seen representing international as well as domestic lenders in both financing and refinancing matters. The practice offers significant experience in cross-border projects.
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Morais Leitão advised the DFC and DBSA on several aspects of Project Lobito, including financing arrangements and concession agreements.
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Morais Leitão provides high-quality service and it has highly skilled lawyers in the team. They have a very good level of responsiveness and are multi-skilled, which makes them stand out.
Morais Leitão demonstrates a high level of competence. The team are quick to respond and flexible, and the lawyers always stay focused on solving problems, avoiding unnecessary complications.
Morais Leitão distinguishes itself by combining great rigour, technical quality and in-depth knowledge of the sector with a commercial, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
It's a diligent team with different skills that allow us to find and solve the particular and singular issues associated with each project.
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Luís Branco is a prominent figure in the market with great experience advising on financing deals arising in the renewable energy and transportation sectors. His highly regarded projects practice draws strength from his additional expertise in the banking and finance arena.
Filipe Lownes Marques has a lot of experience. He has excellent negotiation skills to ensure good options for both parties in the processes.
Filipe Lownes Marques is a highly skilled lawyer with great capacity to understand and explain matters, processes and queries well. He is very experienced and knows the market well.
He is super diligent in the search for appropriate solutions in the time that is requested.
Filipe brings strong seniority to transactions, with sharp financial and commercial insight. He spots issues that are overlooked and he’s highly attentive to detail and focused on what truly matters.
Projects
Head of Projects
Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Luís Branco
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