Demonstrating ‘in-depth knowledge of the market’, the energy team at PLMJ regularly advises major domestic and regional energy developers and operators on project licensing, development, financing, and M&A. Energy and natural resources team joint head João Marques Mendes maintains a diverse practice, acting for key utilities and multinational energy companies on licensing, development, and financing matters concerning renewable energy, industrial, and oil and gas assets. Former practice co-head Inês Pinto da Costa is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘The PLMJ team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the market. Furthermore, the team stands out for its total availability to meet customer needs.’
‘The PLMJ team has helped respond to our different needs in a timely and capable manner.’
‘The team's knowledge and support are instrumental in helping achieve our goals in a more solid and capable way.’
‘A very experienced firm, well versed in most matters.’
‘João Marques Mendes stands out for his technical knowledge, availability and empathy. João is a true business partner and, increasingly, a reference in the sector.’
‘Rui Pinto and Telmo Rodrigues provide strong client guidance.'
Key clients
- START Campus
- Incus Capital Advisors
- RegaEnergy
- Endesa
- Galp
- REN
- Engie
- Verdane
- KOMMUNALKREDIT AUSTRIA AG
- WAM Horizon
- SOMINCOR
Work highlights
Advising START Campus on the Sines 4.0 Project to create data processing centres in Portugal. This project also involves the generation of electricity from renewable energy sources from a dedicated power plant.
Advising Endesa on the development of a hybrid PV, wind and battery project intended to use the 600 MW of grid capacity that was made available after the closure of the coal-fired plant of Tejo Energia.
Advising ReGa Energy with the structuring and implementation of innovative projects intended to produce renewable gases and biomethane.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
João Marques Mendes