LAWYER PROFILE

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco

Europe 2026

CMS

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy & Natural Resources

Portugal

18 years ranked

About

Provided by CMS

Practice Areas

Energy & Natural Resources

Career

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco is a partner and the head of the Energy and Natural Resources practice at CMS Portugal. She is experienced in assisting the main national and international players in the energy sector on public law, with a special focus on energy law, PPP projects, public procurement, concessions and environment.

Her main areas of focus are renewable energy projects (wind, solar photovoltaic and hydro), electricity, natural gas, cogeneration, innovation projects, privatizations, and mergers and acquisitions, in which she has been involved in the installation, production, transmission, distribution, supply and grid connection in regulatory issues, licensing, contractual issues, litigation and dispute resolution.

She is also well versed on environmental issues, advising notably on environmental licensing, monitoring minimization measures and environmental impact compensation.

Mónica has been widely recognised as a leading energy and natural resources lawyer.

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco is recognised for her standout expertise in energy and natural resources, handling transactions and regulatory matters in the sector. She offers an especially impressive practice in relation to renewables, with clients benefiting from her comprehensive knowledge of solar, hydropower and wind projects.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mónica Carneiro Pacheco is a true expert and someone who is very easy to work with.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco has high leadership and communication skills. She is very competent in the real identification of problems, obstacles and challenges. She is an architect of solutions in this specific sector.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide
Mónica Carneiro Pacheco is a dedicated professional with extensive experience she provides high-quality work that meets the client's requests.
Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide