Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados fields a solid energy and natural resources team that is adept at handling sector-related market-defining transactions, regulatory issues and projects. The group is retained by household names in the Portuguese energy sector, spanning electricity, natural gas and renewables. M&A and private equity specialist Tomás Vaz Pinto oversees the department with Catarina Brito Ferreira, who advises sponsors, lenders, and developers on M&A and project structuring. Ricardo Andrade Amaro is another name to note for M&A in the renewables sector, while Vítor Pereira das Neves assists with renewable energy regulatory issues.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Key clients
- EDP
- EDP Renováveis
- OW
- Norges Bank
- Lightsource bp
- UNIINSTITUTIONAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGIEN S.A. SICAV-RAIF – REGENERATIVE ENERGIEN 1
- X-Links
- Lundin Mining Corporation Group
- Ferbgás Renováveis
Work highlights
Advised EDP and EDP Renováveis (EDPR) on an international transaction to repurchase 49% minority stakes in EDPR’s wind portfolios in Portugal, Poland and Italy, from two entities supported by China Three Gorges.
Advised TotalEnergies Renewables on the sale of a 50% stake in the holding company of a significant portfolio of solar, onshore wind and mini-hydro plants to a consortium comprising MM Capital Partners (part of Marubeni Corporation), Daiwa Energy & Infrastructure Co. and Mizuho Leasing Company.
Advised Norges Bank on all Portuguese law matters arising in connection with a joint venture with Iberdrola which include two hybridization wind farms under development in Portugal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Tomás Vaz Pinto; Catarina Brito Ferreira
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Andrade Amaro; Vitor Pereira das Neves; Helder M. Mourato; Inês Vieira