Manuel de Andrade Neves
About
Provided by Manuel de Andrade Neves
Practice Areas
Public and Environment; Real Estate;
Career
Manuel de Andrade Neves is co-responsible for the International Desk in East Timor for matters relating to public and environmental law. He is a pioneer in the area of environmental law, working primarily on matters related to energy and natural resources. He has extensive experience in these matters, having focused on public procurement in the areas of telecommunications, new technologies, the environment, water and energy, both nationally and internationally (Mozambique, Angola and East Timor). He was a founder and director of Euronatura – Centro para o Direito Ambiental e o Desenvolvimento Sustentado (Euronatura – Centre for Environmental Law and Sustainable Development), where he directed and coordinated the Oceans and International Rivers Programme. Between 2002 and 2003 he held the position of bureau chief, responsible for Regional Planning and Nature Conservation. He was also a member of the European Council on Environmental Law, and member of the Portuguese Consulting Committee on the Decree-Law Governing Land Use, Regional Planning and Urban Development to which he was appointed by the Ministry of the Environment and Regional Planning.
Professional Memberships
Member of IBA (International Bar Association)
Chambers Review
Europe
Manuel de Andrade Neves is well versed in a variety of energy-related topics. He frequently advises clients on regulatory issues, including the development of power plants and the acquisition of renewable energy assets.
Manuel de Andrade Neves is recognised for his environmental law expertise and praised for his availability and communication skills. He assists clients with public procurement matters, concession agreements and regulatory mandates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"He has a knowledgeable perspective with regards to energy and natural resources planning and policies, and assists major sector stakeholders, which allows a full commercial awareness on the services offered."
"Manuel de Andrade Neves is a very client-oriented lawyer, always trying to find win-win solutions and the best service to his client."
"Manuel de Andrade Neves is a very client-oriented lawyer, always trying to find win-win solutions and provide the best service to its client."
"He has a knowledgeable perspective with regards to energy and natural resources planning and policies, and assists major sector stakeholders, which allows a full commercial awareness on the services offered."
"Manuel de Andrade Neves is a very client-oriented lawyer, always trying to find win-win solutions and the best service to his client."
"Manuel de Andrade Neves is a very client-oriented lawyer, always trying to find win-win solutions and provide the best service to its client."