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VdA Offices
Rua Dom Luis I, 28
1200-151 Lisboa
Portugal
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Vanda Cascão
Work Department
Energy & Natural Resources
Position
Partner
Career
Partner of the Energy & Natural Resources practice area, Vanda has worked on countless cross-sector transactions, such as in energy – power and renewables – and natural resources – water and waste – as well as transport – railway, roads, bridges and tunnels, airport construction. She also assists clients in the financing of the projects as well as with all relevant regulatory matters. Vanda heads the green economy team assisting clients in this regard.
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association.
Education
Law Degree, University of Coimbra, Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Advanced European Studies – Legal Studies, College of Europe, Bruges, Belgium.
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Energy and natural resources
(Hall of Fame)Well-regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ‘strategic vision’, the energy and natural resoruces team at VdA boasts a strong track record in joint ventures, project finance, M&A, bond issuances and refinancings. The group’s expertise extends to advising on concession issues, bidding procedures, and a broad spectrum of regulatory matters. Counting oil and energy companies and financial institutions, among its key client roster, the team earns further praise for its cross-border expertise. Manuel Protásio specialises in project, acquisition, and other structured financings particularly in the energy, mining and water sectors. Practice head Ana Luís de Sousa focuses on the development and implementation of projects within the energy sector, while João Afonso Fialho, who heads up the firm’s oil and gas team, is noted for his cross-border capabilities. Vanda Cascão is particularly active in the financing, structuring and implementation of projects in the energy sector. Assunção Cristas, who has held several positions in public office, joined in 2022 to head the firm’s ESG Integrated Services Platform.
Portugal > Projects and project finance
(Hall of Fame)Recommended for its ‘deep knowledge’ of the energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, and transport sectors, VdA caters to a diverse client base, which includes sponsors, financiers, construction companies and operators. Practice head Manuel Protásio specialises in project and structured finance, with a special emphasis on the energy, mining, and water segments. Ana Luís de Sousa and Vanda Cascão concentrate on the energy sector, showcasing experience in the financing and development of greenfield projects. Teresa Empis Falcão is distinguished for her work in infrastructure and energy-related project finance and development at the domestic and international levels, while João Afonso Fialho is a name to note for oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects in Africa.
Lawyer Rankings
- Energy and natural resources Portugal
- Hall of Fame Portugal > Projects and project finance
- Hall of Fame Portugal > Energy and natural resources
- Projects and project finance Portugal
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