Ana Luís de Sousa

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 3

Energy & Natural Resources

Portugal

5 Years Ranked

Band 3

Projects

Portugal

17 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Ana Luís de Sousa

Europe

Practice Areas

Energy and Natural Resources

Career

Ana Luís de Sousa joined VdA in 2001. Head of Practice Partner of Energy & Natural Resources. Ana is widely recognised as an expert in the development and financing of cross-sector projects.

Over the past 15 years, Ana has been involved in several road infrastructures, PPP in the health sector, water and waste concessions, as well as energy (including renewable energies) projects, in Portugal as in all of VdA Legal Partners’ jurisdictions, acting either as legal adviser to the administrative authorities, sponsors and financial institutions (in particular, investment banking and EIB).

Lately, Ana Luís de Sousa focuses particularly in the energy sector and its economic regulation.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association.

Publications

Author of various publications on matters within her fields of expertise.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Europe

Projects - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ana Luís de Sousa demonstrates solid knowledge of renewable energy projects, including those regarding wind, hydro and solar energy. She has experience in both national and cross-border mandates.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Ana Luís de Sousa assists with a variety of energy-related issues including joint ventures, project finance and development, as well as acquisitions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"She understands very rapidly the questions we put forward and is extremely knowledgeable of the laws."

Projects respondent
Europe

"She is assertive in what she proposes and gives all the confidences and trust to her clients. She can handle challenging situations."

Projects respondent
Europe

"She has a very constructive approach."

Projects respondent
Europe

"Her input and thoughts are always appreciated due to her deep knowledge of the energy sector and her strategic view."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

"Ana is our main contact for matters. She has led on all challenges, avoiding conflicts. I like that she very rapidly understands the questions we put forward, is extremely knowledgeable of the laws and is assertive in what she proposes."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

"She has both the ability to deal with complex issues and the ability to deliver, giving us a lot of confidence in her opinions and recommendations."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

"She understands very rapidly the questions we put forward and is extremely knowledgeable of the laws."

Projects respondent
Europe

"She is assertive in what she proposes and gives all the confidences and trust to her clients. She can handle challenging situations."

Projects respondent
Europe

"She has a very constructive approach."

Projects respondent
Europe

"Her input and thoughts are always appreciated due to her deep knowledge of the energy sector and her strategic view."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

"She has both the ability to deal with complex issues and the ability to deliver, giving us a lot of confidence in her opinions and recommendations."

Energy & Natural Resources respondent
Europe

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Ana Luís de Sousa

Europe Guide 2024

Energy & Natural Resources + 1 more ranking

About

Practice Areas

Career

Professional Memberships

Publications

Chambers Review

Europe

Projects - Portugal

Individual Editorial

Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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