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Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
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VdA's first-class department is active in the energy and infrastructure sectors. The law firm is experienced in the corporate and financial aspects of various road concessions, renewables, waste and water projects. It also boasts further expertise in the healthcare sector. The team benefits from a strong domestic-side practice as well as strengths in international work owing to an extensive network of offices across lusophone Africa, including in Mozambique. The lawyers advise an impressive roster of clients including major financial institutions as well as Portuguese construction companies.
Work Highlights
- VdA acted for Finerge on a public tender regarding a floating solar power project in Portugal.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at VdA have high knowledge and a great capacity to adapt to the concrete reality of the processes."
"They offer excellent responsiveness."
"The team at VdA have high knowledge and a great capacity to adapt to the concrete reality of the processes."
"They offer excellent responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
Manuel Protásio boasts a longstanding reputation and outstanding market knowledge. He represents banks and international companies in a variety of energy and infrastructure-related mandates.
"Manuel Protásio is a very available and enthusiastic professional."
Teresa Empis Falcão is proficient at handling both financing and refinancing for projects arising in the infrastructure, energy and health sectors. She frequently represents eminent energy players and financial institutions, often advising on international deals.
Ana Luís de Sousa demonstrates solid knowledge of renewable energy projects, including those regarding wind, hydro and solar energy. She has experience in both national and cross-border mandates.
"She understands very rapidly the questions we put forward and is extremely knowledgeable of the laws."
"She is assertive in what she proposes and gives all the confidences and trust to her clients. She can handle challenging situations."
"She has a very constructive approach."
Paulo de Barros Baptista stands out for his knowledge of significant road infrastructure projects. He has additional experience in cross-border restructuring matters and sub-concession agreements.
João Afonso Fialho has extensive experience in handling projects with cross-border elements, often involving Angola. He regularly advises clients in the energy as well as oil and gas sectors.
Vanda Cascão is frequently seen advising on the setting up of energy and water supply projects. She regularly assists with cross-border projects often involving lusophone Africa.
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