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VdA

Energy & Natural Resources (International)

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


VdA

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VdA represents clients across the oil and gas industry, from major integrated E&P companies, independents, national oil companies, drilling contractors and construction companies, LNG developers, transportation and pipeline companies, large utilities, refineries and petrochemical businesses, lenders/underwriters, as well as regulators and governments.
Our Oil & Gas team excels at handling every aspect of a project or transaction across the value chain. Our lawyers are industry experts who understand the unique set of legal, commercial and practical issues including upstream developments, LNG projects, regasification facility projects, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, unitizations and joint developments, cross border pipelines, financings, etc. We analyse, prepare and negotiate the full suite of industry contracts such as production sharing contracts, concession contracts, JOAs, participation agreements, operating agreements, field unitization agreements, the full range of service contracts, FPSO contracts, pipeline transportation agreements, storage, gathering and interconnection agreements, engineering, construction and procurement agreements.
We provide top tier advice on the full scope of energy projects, including fossil fuel and renewable energy power stations, gas projects, water supply and treatment and waste management projects procurement - licenses and concessions, design and construction and EPC contracts, equipment supply, etc.

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Energy & Natural Resources (International) - Portugal

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
VdA has a well-established practice with strong international capabilities and noted oil and gas expertise. The firm has further experience handling renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on solar, biomass and wind. It offers a comprehensive service, with strengths in regulatory work, M&A and corporate structuring mandates as well as project finance. Key clients include energy providers, government entities and major banks in Lusophone Africa, particularly in Angola and Mozambique.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA advised CEPSA on the negotiation of the sale of its subsidiary GASIB to Abastible.

Strengths

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  • VdA offers in-depth understanding of the industry and strong knowledge of the relevant legislative framework.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope
  • Definitely one of the strong sides of the firm is that its situational and commercial awareness are impeccable.

    Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • SpotlightVanda Cascão
    SpotlightVanda Cascão

    Vanda Cascão

    Vanda Cascão stands out for her wide-ranging expertise in energy projects. She regularly advises on project finance arrangements, and further assists with regulatory matters. She also has experience advising on mandates in Angola and Cabo Verde.

  • Band 2Ana Luís de Sousa
    Band 2Ana Luís de Sousa

    Ana Luís de Sousa

    Ana Luís de Sousa assists with a variety of energy-related issues including joint ventures, project finance and development, as well as acquisitions.
    • Ana Luís de Sousa is our strategic point of contact. She is capable of taking care of all matters whenever it is needed.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope
  • SpotlightJoão Afonso Fialho
    SpotlightJoão Afonso Fialho

    João Afonso Fialho

    João Afonso Fialho has notable cross-border experience relating to mandates in Lusophone Africa and Timor-Leste. He is well-versed in oil and gas topics, including project restructurings, and boasts experience in an array of contractual and regulatory work.

    • João Afonso Fialho provides impeccable service.

      Energy & Natural Resources (International) respondentEurope

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