Noted for advising both lenders and sponsors, CS’Associados maintains a prominent presence in the projects space, and continues to play a key role in the financing of major infrastructure projects across the renewable energy, road, health, waste management, water and ports sectors. Maria Castelos, a reference in the projects space, regularly advises sponsors on the financing of energy and infrastructure developments, while Duarte Brito de Goes is a go-to counsel for banks and syndicates on energy, road concession, and greenfield projects. Mafalda Ferreira focuses on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, disposals, and financings in infrastructure and transport, and André Salgado de Matos is noted for his expertise in public sector projects.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Deep knowledge of our business and the inherent contractual framework, which is complex.’
- ‘Maria Castelos stands out for her excellence as a lawyer and deep knowledge of our business.’
- ‘It's a firm that works closely with clients, is very available, and finds solutions easily.’
- ‘Trust, quality, willingness to find the best solution, respect among peers.’
Lawyers
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Practice head
Maria Castelos; Duarte Brito de Goes; Mafalda Ferreira; André Salgado Matos
Other key lawyers
João Pedro Matias