Led by Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho, the project team at Linklaters is highly regarded for advising both lenders and sponsors on the entire lifecycle of a project, including the acquisition and financing of energy and infrastructure assets, project development and construction, and matters spanning public and administrative law. The group demonstrates a deep understanding of projects across the energy and natural resources, road, rail, telecoms, healthcare, water and sanitation sectors. Ferraz de Carvalho brings extensive experience in project finance and development. Maria José Sousa Leite and Teresa Novo Faria further enhance the team’s project finance capabilities. Gonçalo Andrade e Sousa joined from Uría Menéndez in October 2026, while Maria de Athayde Tavares left the firm in September 2026.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- 'Linklaters – Lisbon has given us a lot of confidence. Every time we are faced with an issue, the team think spontanously in solutions.'
- 'What makes Linlaters Lisbon team unique is their availability and capacity to find solutions, but always having a great care for the client.'
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.
Maria José Sousa Leite
Practice head
Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho
Other key lawyers
Maria José Sousa Leite; Teresa Novo Faria