Band 3
Band 3
About
Provided by Ana Luís de Sousa
Practice Areas
Energy and Natural Resources
Career
Ana Luís de Sousa joined VdA in 2001. Head of Practice Partner of Energy & Natural Resources. Ana is widely recognised as an expert in the development and financing of cross-sector projects.
Over the past 15 years, Ana has been involved in several road infrastructures, PPP in the health sector, water and waste concessions, as well as energy (including renewable energies) projects, in Portugal as in all of VdA Legal Partners’ jurisdictions, acting either as legal adviser to the administrative authorities, sponsors and financial institutions (in particular, investment banking and EIB).
Lately, Ana Luís de Sousa focuses particularly in the energy sector and its economic regulation.
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association.
Publications
Author of various publications on matters within her fields of expertise.
Chambers Review
Europe
Ana Luís de Sousa assists with a variety of energy-related issues including joint ventures, project finance and development, as well as acquisitions.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"Her input and thoughts are always appreciated due to her deep knowledge of the energy sector and her strategic view."
"Ana is our main contact for matters. She has led on all challenges, avoiding conflicts. I like that she very rapidly understands the questions we put forward, is extremely knowledgeable of the laws and is assertive in what she proposes."
"She has both the ability to deal with complex issues and the ability to deliver, giving us a lot of confidence in her opinions and recommendations."
"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."
"Her input and thoughts are always appreciated due to her deep knowledge of the energy sector and her strategic view."
"Ana is our main contact for matters. She has led on all challenges, avoiding conflicts. I like that she very rapidly understands the questions we put forward, is extremely knowledgeable of the laws and is assertive in what she proposes."
"She has both the ability to deal with complex issues and the ability to deliver, giving us a lot of confidence in her opinions and recommendations."
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