Projects
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
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About
Provided by CS'Associados
CS'Associados boasts the Projects team with the highest number of leading partners specialising in this sector in Portugal, with different teams that focus on advising sponsors, financing entities and public entities. The Project Finance team's 30 years of experience allied with its lawyers' technical and market knowledge enables the Firm to provide Clients with innovative solutions specifically tailored for each project and to overcome any difficulty which may emerge.
CS'Associados' partners have been directly involved in a vast majority of the infrastructure projects that have been performed in Portugal, including sectors such as railways, highways and port infrastructure, logistics, hospitals, waste and water recycling, water distribution and renewable energy. Most recently, the Firm has participated in several projects in the real estate and agriculture sectors.
According to Chambers & Partners, CS'Associados is a “leading firm admired for its outstanding proficiency in project finance”.
Chambers Review
CS'Associados is a leading law firm admired for its outstanding proficiency in project finance. The team advises Portuguese and international banks and leading sponsors on a variety of projects. The practice benefits from significant expertise in a number of sectors such as road and water infrastructure, with additional experience in the healthcare area. The practice also has extensive experience in cross-border projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Its lawyers have a solid knowledge of the matters and proximity to the client."
"Its lawyers have a solid knowledge of the matters and proximity to the client."
Notable Practitioners
Duarte Brito de Goes remains a leading practitioner with extensive experience in energy and infrastructure project finance and also assists with the negotiation of sub-concession agreements.
Maria Castelos is well versed in handling the financing and restructuring of projects, often through the issuance of bonds.
"A reference in her field of expertise, she has exceptional good judgement and offers very strong customer support."
"Maria Castelos has a profound knowledge of the matters and commercial awareness."
Mafalda Ferreira is active in infrastructure and energy-related projects, advising both domestic and international clients.
Ranked Lawyers at
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