
Boasting lawyers ‘specialised in different and complex topics’ across the energy and natural resources sectors, VdA provides particular expertise concerning renewable and conventional energy projects. Ana Luís de Sousa focuses her practice on M&A and financing matters, possessing demonstrable expertise in assisting power investors and operators across the wind, solar, and hydrogen segments. Vanda Cascão is highly sought-after among Portuguese and international clients for her expertise in the development, implementation, and financing of energy transition projects. Providing further depth in the team, executive partner Manuel Protásio specialises in project finance and transactional mandates in the energy and water infrastructure spaces, while oil and gas practice head João Afonso Fialho brings longstanding experience concerning African energy assets.
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Manuel Protásio; Ana Luís de Sousa; João Afonso Fialho
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