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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‘Cohesive team and very customer-oriented.’
‘VdA has people specialized in different and complex topics within the Energy and Natural Resources domain, especially related to Offshore matters.’
- ‘The team brings competence, reliability, experience, and industry knowledge.'
- ‘VdA has the ability to provide legal opinions that help understand complex situations and manage risk effectively.’
‘Ana Luís de Sousa is highly recognized in areas related to energy and offshore energy production system connections with the national electricity grid.
‘Joao Fialho has strong knowledge of the Angolan energy sector.’
'Maria do Carmo Mota stands out in the areas of use of maritime space and respective licenses.’
Kernmandanten
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners
- Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A.
- APL Europe | Newcon40, Unipessoal, Lda. (SPV)
- Voltalia Portugal, S.A.
- Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis, S.A.
- Regaenergy, S.A.
- Banco Comercial Português, S.A. and Caixa Central – Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo, Crl.
- Tejo Energia, S.A
- Turbogás - Produtora Energética, S.A.
- Golditábua, S.A.
Highlight-Mandate
Advised Igneo Infrastructure Partners on the sale to AXA IM Alts of a 25% interest in FS BENEDICT S.À R.L., company indirectly owning the portfolio of windfarms and solar plants held by Finerge group.
Advised Galp on the joint venture with Mitsui (75-25 respectively) for the development and operation of a large-scale unit in the Sines refinery with total investments in the new plant being estimated at c. €400m.
Advised Turbogás - Produtora Energética, S.A. the negotiation and closing of an agreement entered into between Turbogás and REN – Rede Eléctrica Nacional, S.A., for the transitory period of operation of the Tapada do Outeiro Combined Cycle Gas Power Plant
Anwält*innen
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Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Manuel Protásio; Ana Luís de Sousa; João Afonso Fialho
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Vanda Cascão