Linklaters is active in the energy, infrastructure and power sectors, often advising on projects, and is also well-versed in representing global investor clients in prominent M&A and financing matters. The team is led by Lisbon-based Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho, who heads the energy and infrastructure department and acts as counsel to sponsors, commercial banks and financial institutions. Diogo Plantier Santos handles corporate and M&A transactions, with a particular focus on the mining sector. Rui Camacho Palma has extensive experience in assisting with inbound and outbound investment projects and tax matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Key clients
- Eni, ExxonMobil and co-venturers
- Rio Tinto
- iColo
Work highlights
- Advised a group of companies, including ENI and ExxonMobil, on the Coral South FLNG project in Mozambique.
- Advised the sponsor on the acquisition, construction and development of a data centre in Bairro da Coop.
- Acted as international legal counsel to Alten Management Africa, S.L. in connection with the development by Alten of a solar power project in Mozambique.
Lawyers
Practice head
Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
Other key lawyers
Diogo Plantier Santos; Rui Camacho Palma