With expertise in renewable energy, cogeneration projects, self-generation plants, oil, gas, mining and waste treatment activities, Cuatrecasas’ energy practice, co-led by Francisco Santos Costa and Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas, advises domestic and international clients on M&A, regulatory, procurement and contentious matters. Santos Costa regularly assists investors with renewable energy transactions and regulatory issues, while Vilhena de Freitas is recognised for his expertise in public procurement, energy law and regulation. João Siqueira Sena focuses on infrastructure and energy-related M&A, and Miguel Lencastre Monteiro specialises in corporate transactions within the energy sector.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘A very active team in the energy sector with extensive knowledge of the energy market and new technologies.’
- ‘João Sequeira Sena is a young lawyer with great talent and knowledge of the energy market in the Iberian Peninsula.’
- ‘The close relationship with clients and the tailoring of fees to the client's stage makes the relationship very strong. Furthermore, in technical terms, they are one of the best, if not the best, firms in Portugal.’
- ‘Very pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.'
Key clients
- Energya VM
- Manie
- Bright Sunday
- Sonnedix
- Total Energies
- CS Wind
- Exus Renewables
- Greenvolt
- Mirova
- Amarenco
- R.Power Renewables
- Saeta Yield
Work highlights
Advised Exus Renewables on purchasing the Cibele solar park in Rio Maior and Cadaval, from Lightsource BP, a global leader in developing and managing large-scale onshore renewable energy projects.
Advising CS Wind on the public tender with the Port of Aveiro regarding the use of a public domain port area to build and operate an industrial facility to produce materials for the offshore wind sector.
Advised Sonnedix Fado Portugal on the acquisition of a group of regulated photovoltaic plants with a total production capacity of 42,077.80 kWp from Cubico.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Miguel Lencastre Monteiro
João Sequeira Sena
Practice head
Francisco Santos Costa; Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas
Other key lawyers
Marisa Mirador; João Sequeira Sena; Miguel Lencastre Monteiro