Energy & Natural Resources
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
We provide comprehensive advice on every aspect of the energy sector, from regulatory and contractual issues to financing and acquisitions.
Electricity
Regulatory advice to special and ordinary electricity producers, matters relating to the supply and trading of electricity and emission rights, development, construction and operation of generation plants and other electricity assets, acquisitions of companies, negotiation of supply, tolling, turnkey, operation and maintenance contracts, advice to financial entities and developers on project finance for the construction, operation and acquisition of electricity assets, projects concerning the collection, transportation and storage of CO2
Natural gas
Advice on regulatory and contractual matters in the development, construction and operation of regasification plants, storage, gas pipes and distribution networks. Advice on the regulatory and financial aspects of gas-related activities, natural gas and liquefied natural gas supply contracts, commercialisation of natural gas, company acquisitions
Liquid hydrocarbons
Storage and trading of oil products, acquisitions of companies and assets of hydrocarbon transport infrastructure operators.
Renewable energies
Regulatory advice to project developers, lenders and operators of renewables projects, due diligence of projects for developers, investors and lenders, financing of renewable energy projects, acquisition of projects and companies with generation assets
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez has a well-regarded energy practice ably supported by public law specialists. The firm is regularly mandated on renewables work, and has a particular focus on solar projects. It provides financing and acquisition advice to an impressive list of well-known domestic and international clients, including financial institutions. It is also able to assist with the structuring of projects and the negotiation of power purchase agreements, offering additional expertise in regulatory work.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez assisted KGAL with the negotiation of O&M and EPC contracts regarding a solar PV power plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Uría Menéndez handles matters with great quality and its depth of knowledge is undeniable."
"The law firm has a very strong technical team with deep knowledge of the renewables sector and very valuable experience in licensing power production projects. They never fail to deliver technically impeccable and comprehensive advice on every matter we entrust them with."
"Queries are answered on time and the team is flexible and able to adapt to new strategies rapidly."
"Uría Menéndez handles matters with great quality and its depth of knowledge is undeniable."
"The law firm has a very strong technical team with deep knowledge of the renewables sector and very valuable experience in licensing power production projects. They never fail to deliver technically impeccable and comprehensive advice on every matter we entrust them with."
"Queries are answered on time and the team is flexible and able to adapt to new strategies rapidly."
Notable Practitioners
João Louro e Costa regularly assists multinational companies with power purchase and EPC agreements, as well as the structuring and acquisition of energy projects and assets.
"João Louro e Costa is brilliant. He is an expert in the relevant subject matters, a master drafter and a calm and extraordinary business adviser and tactician."
"He always delivers above and beyond and is extremely efficient."
"He is very focused on the details of transactions and is very good from a technical point of view."
Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa is active on numerous power purchase and project finance agreements, as well as assisting with energy-related acquisitions.
"He possesses high legal and commercial knowledge, and is capable of deep analysis."
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