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Energy & Natural Resources (International)

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PLMJ advises on Portuguese and international transactions in the fossil and renewable energy sectors, as well as onshore and offshore oil projects. Our team also advises on wind, solar, biomass and biofuels projects and, more generally, upstream and downstream energy infrastructure projects.

We have extensive experience in advising Portuguese and foreign companies in this sector. Our clients include investors and financiers, promoters, governments and regulators, technology and equipment suppliers who require lawyers with international expertise in these matters.

PLMJ keeps abreast of the increasing liberalisation and rapid technological developments in the sector to provide the best legal support in these areas. Our team also provides day-to-day regulatory and corporate support and advice on mergers and acquisitions.

Everything we do is focused on the specific needs of our clients and protecting their interests.

Chambers Review

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Energy & Natural Resources (International) - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ has a very capable energy team that frequently assists international energy companies with regulatory, corporate and financing mandates. The firm is also experienced in providing support on oil and gas projects. It is also active on renewable energy matters, providing guidance on various biofuel and solar projects, and is regularly appointed to advise on work in Angola and Mozambique.

Work Highlights

  • PLMJ advised Ardian on its acquisition of renewable energy producer Akuo in Portugal valued at EUR950 million.

Strengths

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PLMJ has considerable knowledge in the energy and regulatory sector in Portugal, providing invaluable support for issues that are still developing and carry relative risk.

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The law firm provides availability, excellent technical skills, wide-range scope of expertise and clear communication.

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PLMJ's lawyers are always willing to understand the clients' vison and to dedicate themselves into making sure it happens. They are responsive and produce high quality work.

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The firm has a mastery of the subjects and a hands-on approach.

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PLMJ's profound knowledge on all legal aspects, but moreover its agility and technical capacity which is helping us on developing new and disruptive business models sets it apart.

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Notable Practitioners

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João Marques Mendes
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João Marques Mendes
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
2
Band 2
João Marques Mendes regularly advises on the development of renewable energy projects, with expertise in solar and green hydrogen projects. He has experience advising on acquisitions and regulatory issues.

João Marques Mendes has a stellar team. He is also very technical and accessible and does his work very well.

João Marques Mendes is an excellent professional. I have total confidence in his work, abilities and advice. He is a truly business partner and a top performer.

João Marques Mendes has strong knowledge and experience in the energy and associated areas. He is able to give very complete support and clear answers to the questions that arise.

João Marques Mendes is an excellent lawyers who has expert level industry knowledge, explain matters well when there are queries and understands what the client wants.

João Marques Mendes is extremely knowledgeable about legal and business issues and can always express an opinion in a very confident way. He leads and guides his team well.

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Nuno Serrão Faria
Nuno Serrão Faria
Associates to watch

Nuno Serrão Faria is experienced in the energy and natural resources sector, being well placed to assist on renewable energy matters including solar energy. He further advises on oil and gas work and assists clients with acquisitions, project developments and corporate reorganisations.

Nuno Serrão Faria is a highly appreciated driving force of the project and he is adaptive to client's objectives and constraints.

Nuno Serrão Faria is a promising lawyer who is very knowledgeable, provides fast responses, has a good reputation and is very flexible.

Nuno Serrão Faria has an ability to understand the issues and to lead the company's response to achieve the desired results in the shortest possible time.

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João Marques Mendes
2
João Marques Mendes
Head of Energy & Natural Resources
2
Band 2
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Nuno Serrão Faria
Nuno Serrão Faria
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Members

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Inês Pinto da Costa

Head of Department

João Marques Mendes

João Marques Mendes

Head of Department