LAWYER PROFILE

José Eduardo Martins

Europe 2026

Abreu Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Public Law

Portugal

8 years ranked

Energy & Natural Resources

Portugal

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Abreu Advogados

Practice Areas

Public and Environment; Real Estate;

Career

José Eduardo Martins works primarily in the areas of Environmental, Commercial, and Real Estate Law and is one of the most vastly experienced Portuguese lawyers in the areas of environment, energy and natural resources. He is the Partner responsible for the Environmental Law practice area and the Angola and Cape Verde Desks, but he works with all Portuguese Speaking jurisdictions on matters related to the production of electricity, carbon license generation and transactions, environmental asset accounting, water and waste management. José Eduardo also has extensive experience in the public sector, having been Secretary of State for the Environment in the XV Portuguese Constitutional Government, from 2002 - 2004, and a Member of the Portuguese Parliament from 1999 to 2012.

Professional Memberships

President of the Environment and Energy Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce Portugal (ICC Portugal).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Public Law - Portugal

Band 4

Individual Editorial

José Eduardo Martins is known to sources for his experience in projects involving environmental law regulation. He provides advice to companies active in the energy sector on public procurement, licensing considerations and waste management matters.

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Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

Band 5

Individual Editorial

José Eduardo Martins frequently counsels domestic and international clients on the revision of PPA agreements, as well as assisting with contractual negotiations. He has particular expertise concerning wind and hydropower projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

José Eduardo Martins combines strategic vision, technical depth and an exceptional understanding of the economic and regulatory context.
Public LawChambers European Guide
José Eduardo Martins provides excellent service and advisory. He has a strong partnership mindset which is crucial to the success of projects.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
José Eduardo Martins is fantastic and provides commercial and strategic counselling.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide