Bernardo Cunha Ferreira > CMS > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

CMS
Rua Castilho, 50
1250-071 Lisbon
Portugal
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Work Department

Energy & Natural Resources

Position

Partner

Career

Bernardo Cunha Ferreira is a Partner in the Energy & Climate Change team.

Bernardo specializes in public law, with a special focus on energy and environmental law, providing legal advice to several public and private entities. He advises several national and international players in the energy sector, namely regarding renewable energy (wind, solar photovoltaic, and hydro) and cogeneration matters.

Highlights of his work include advising on the completion and monitoring of transactions, in particular due diligence in the field of energy (solar and wind projects), regulatory, industrial licensing, and environment, as well as the monitoring of contracts, litigation, administrative proceedings, and various issues in these areas.

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > Energy and natural resources

(Next Generation Partners)

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The energy and climate change department at CMS boasts experienced lawyers who have acted for key domestic and global clients throughout the Portuguese energy sector’s growth. Department head Mónica Carneiro Pacheco brings longstanding expertise regarding renewable energy facilities and infrastructure projects, assisting major energy and infrastructure developers and operators across legal, regulatory, and contentious matters. Manuel Cassiano Neves offers further expertise in project development matters, advising on complex deals as well as contractual and regulatory issues. Bernardo Cunha Ferreira is a regular adviser on corporate, contractual, regulatory, and licensing matters concerning renewable energy deals, bringing clients ‘great knowledge of energy legislation’. Duarte Lacerda supports the team on legal and regulatory matters impacting energy transition assets.