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Ana Luís de Sousa
Work Department
Energy & Natural Resources
Position
Partner, Head of Energy & Natural Resources
Career
Ana joined VdA in 2001 and is currently a the Head Partner of the Energy & Natural Resources practice within the Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources Group. Ana is widely recognised as an expert in the development and financing of cross-sector projects: energy projects, road infrastructures, PPPs in the health sector, water and waste concessions, acting either as legal adviser to the administrative authorities, sponsors and financial institutions.
In the recent years, Ana’s practice has been focusing on the development and implementation of projects within the Energy sector, in Portugal and in other jurisdictions where VdA Legal Partners is present, in particular Cabo Verde, Mozambique and Angola.
Languages
English, Spanish
Memberships
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Education
Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Management and Corporate Law, Nova University of Lisbon, Faculty of Economics.
Post-graduation in Energy Law, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Energy and natural resources
(Next Generation Partners)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
(Next Generation Partners)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
- Next Generation Partners Portugal > Projects and project finance
- Next Generation Partners Portugal > Energy and natural resources
- Projects and project finance Portugal
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