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Provided by Uría Menéndez

Uría Menéndez-Proença de Carvalho is the market-leader in non-recourse and limited recourse financing of power plants, regasification plants, wind power projects, solar power projects, and generally, all types of energy infrastructures. We also have extensive experience in financing projects in the infrastructure sector (roads, railways, ports, dams, waste treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants and water pipelines, and large urbanisation works). We advise on projects in the Iberian market, Europe and Latin America.

Our clients are as varied as the projects in which we are involved, and include promoters, financing entities, monoline insurers and rating agencies.

  • Tendering for infrastructure concessions
  • Project design, including contractual, tax, environmental and regulatory aspects
  • Project contracts (including construction, supply and subsequent sale contracts for final products)
  • Due diligence analysis of the corporate, contractual, environmental, regulatory and tax aspects of projects
  • Mandate letters and term sheets
  • Senior facility, VAT facility, interest rate hedging and inter-creditor agreements, security packages and sponsor support contracts
  • Syndication contracts and legal aspects of information memorandums

Chambers Review

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Projects - Portugal

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Uría Menéndez has an impressive team that advises on projects relating to the energy and infrastructure spheres, additionally handling matters arising in the transport sector. The law firm offers support in a number of mandates including sub-concession agreements, public procurement and tender procedures. The lawyers also assist with project acquisitions in the renewable energy sector. Its client portfolio includes international investors, domestic banks and energy companies.

Work Highlights

Provided by Uría Menéndez

  • Uría Menéndez assisted Iberdrola with the development of solar power plants in Portugal.

Strengths

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"The team is led by experienced lawyers in the field who are able to provide technical advice with added value."

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"The lawyers provide quick replies and a deep and accurate analysis of the matters."

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"They are flexible and able to adapt to new strategies rapidly."

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Notable Practitioners

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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
Head of Projects
1
Band 1

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala regularly acts on public tender processes and concession agreements. He is well placed to advise developers, with further activity assisting financial institutions with project finance.

"I consider him outstanding for his technical knowledge of the subjects. He has a good ability to analyse situations, is creative in the search for solutions, and considers the perspective and position of the client."

"He is a top-notch lawyer."

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João Louro e Costa
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João Louro e Costa
4
Band 4

João Louro e Costa is experienced in handling project development and project finance. He also assists clients with transactions in the energy sector.

"He is a phenomenal business adviser who stands out for his knowledge, experience and wisdom."

"He is responsive and has very good understanding of the market and the particularities of the projects."

"João Louro e Costa has high legal and commercial knowledge and offers a deep analysis of matters."

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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala
Head of Projects
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Band 1
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João Louro e Costa
4
João Louro e Costa
4
Band 4
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Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

Bernardo Diniz de Ayala

Head of Department