About

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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Projects - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão assisted Galp with the issuance of project bonds, subscribed by Caixa Geral de Depósitos, to finance the development of multiple solar plants in Viçoso.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Luís Branco
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Luís Branco
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Senior Statespeople

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.

Luís Branco is an excellent lawyer with a lot of seniority and experience.

Filipe Lowndes Marques
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Filipe Lowndes Marques
Head of Projects
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Band 2
Filipe Lowndes Marques is an expert at handling sophisticated project acquisitions and financings in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He is frequently seen representing prominent asset management firms and banking syndicates.

He provides very good quality support to clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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Portugal

Projects

Luís Branco
S
Luís Branco
S
Senior Statespeople
Filipe Lowndes Marques
2
Filipe Lowndes Marques
Head of Projects
2
Band 2

Members

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