Projects
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Provided by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
As a forerunner in the first infrastructure financing operations under the Project Finance regime in Portugal, we have been continuously involved in the implementation of this type of project, advising financing entities, both national and international, and promoters.
We intervened in multiple Project Finance operations responsible for the major Portuguese Infrastructure projects, namely within the scope of Public-Private Partnerships.
In this context, we have decisively contributed to the development of some innovative legal solutions that have since become standard in the market.
Our team’s experience encompasses projects in such diverse sectors as Energy and Natural Resources (including various wind, water, photovoltaic and thermoelectric projects), Transports, Roads and Rail (particularly within the road concessions under the SCUT - shadow toll - regime and real toll, and railroad concessions), Water, Sanitation and Wastes (namely in the context of water and sanitation concessions, and management of hazardous wastes), Health and Pharmaceuticals and Sports and Entertainment (highlighting the construction of football stadium facilities).
We ensure permanent and comprehensive monitoring in all areas and phases of a project’s design from the elaboration and submission of the proposals in the tender to the negotiation with the contracting entities, financing parties and counterparties.
Chambers Review
Morais Leitão is a market-leading law firm in the projects sphere, covering a variety of sectors including renewable energy and road infrastructure. The team is typically seen representing international as well as domestic lenders in both financing and refinancing matters. The practice offers significant experience in cross-border projects.
Work Highlights
- Morais Leitão lawyers assisted Aquila Capital with the refinancing of a portfolio of 21 hydroelectric power plats in Portugal.
Strengths
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"The law firm is well staffed with knowledgeable lawyers who have great coordination and execution skills."
"Its employees are very up to date and specialised in relation to the legal issues involved in this type of operation, and have a good ability to adapt to the different situations that arise."
"The team has a very strong ability to deal with complex legal issues."
"The law firm is well staffed with knowledgeable lawyers who have great coordination and execution skills."
"Its employees are very up to date and specialised in relation to the legal issues involved in this type of operation, and have a good ability to adapt to the different situations that arise."
"The team has a very strong ability to deal with complex legal issues."
Notable Practitioners
Luís Branco frequently advises on financing deals arising in the renewable energy and transportation sectors. His highly regarded projects practice draws strength from his additional expertise in the banking and finance arena.
"Luís Branco is a very good professional who is efficient and attentive."
Filipe Lowndes Marques is an expert at handling sophisticated project acquisitions and financings in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. He is frequently seen representing prominent asset management firms and banking syndicates.
"He has great commercial skills and coordination of international deals."
"He has many years of experience in project financing. His proficiency is demonstrated not just in the legal matters involved in project financing, but also in his awareness of clients' concerns and needs."
"Filipe Lowndes Marques is an extremely qualified professional with an excellent performance."
Cláudia Castanheira dos Santos is experienced in handling project finance relating to road concessions, renewable energy projects and residential real estate developments.
"She offers good technical capacity, availability and responsiveness."
"She excels in every task with attention to detail and is always available."
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