‘The company is well prepared in matters of energy law, with lawyers with solid and sustained knowledge of the topics in question. They respond well to new topics, with a focus on results and client satisfaction.’

‘The CMS team is made up of highly competent, client-oriented professionals who are always aware of the latest changes in energy legislation. Their high level of activity for a variety of clients, on simple and complex issues, allows them to quickly interpret client needs and find viable solutions.’

‘CMS stands out among law firms specialising in energy and natural resources, offering legal solutions of high rigour and strategic value. The combination of in-depth technical knowledge with a personalised and innovative approach to client service, as well as a mastery of the complex legal and regulatory issues affecting this sector, makes CMS unique in the sector.’

‘Solid and experienced team in the energy sector.’

‘Knowledge and anticipation of market changes are among the main strengths.’

‘Monica Carneiro Pacheco is very experienced and demonstrates great resilience. She has a natural technical ascendancy in the sector and has received great recognition for her specific competence among leading energy players in Portugal.

‘Bernardo Cunha Ferreira brings a high working capacity. He is highly customer-oriented, able to listen carefully and interpret customer needs. As well as providing a great knowledge of energy legislation, he is super diligent, attentive, and careful.’

‘Manuel Cassiano Neves has a deep understanding of energy policy with a pragmatic and results-oriented approach. He has an in-depth knowledge of the sector, particularly in complex regulatory issues, litigation and sector-specific contracts.’

‘The Morais Leitão teams have considerable knowledge of the group and the business, and demonstrate availability in supporting us in different projects from different areas and scopes.’

‘Knowledge of the business and the history of the group’s activity. Availability and empathy in the work carried out together.’

‘Experience and knowledge across the renewable energy business, in particular insight into regulation and energy markets in Portugal.’

‘Catarina Brito Ferreira has experience and extensive technical and legal knowledge in the energy sector, bringing real negotiation skills.’

‘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.’

‘Extremely available and competent teams providing expert advice on several areas of law across the energy and natural resources spectrum in an integrated manner.’

‘Market knowledge, especially in the relationship with licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as the procedures applicable to the development of renewable energy projects, make this team an essential partner for the business. Their ability to develop innovative ideas and test alternative strategies is especially relevant in a market where rules and procedures, in many cases, are new and unknown.’

‘Public law partners Manuel Andrade Neves and Tiago Corrêa do Amaral lead an effective and creative team that works in a coordinated, proactive manner and with a great sense of responsibility, side by side with the client. Their constant availability and the knowledge and experience accumulated over years of monitoring energy projects make these two partners a reference in the market.’

‘Manuel Santos Vitor’s seniority, solid background, and profound knowledge of the Portuguese legal and energy sector landscape are invaluable resources. His coordination capacities, hands-on approach and sensibility to the specific features of the industry are all essential to project development and M&A mandates.’

‘Manuel Andrade Neves is extremely reliable with expertise in public law and regulatory matters.’

‘The team is nimble in response and always prepared for direct support in meetings.’

‘Joao Sequeira Sena is an agile and flexible lawyer who adapts to the client’s needs and has extensive knowledge of energy regulation in Portugal.’

‘The team is knowledgeable about the business, with Miguel Lencastre Monteiro a stand-out.’

‘The PLMJ team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the market. Furthermore, the team stands out for its total availability to meet customer needs.’

‘The PLMJ team has helped respond to our different needs in a timely and capable manner.’

‘The team’s knowledge and support are instrumental in helping achieve our goals in a more solid and capable way.’

‘A very experienced firm, well versed in most matters.’

‘João Marques Mendes stands out for his technical knowledge, availability and empathy. João is a true business partner and, increasingly, a reference in the sector.’

‘Rui Pinto and Telmo Rodrigues provide strong client guidance.’

‘A relevant multidisciplinary approach, being able to combine comprehensive skills and having adequate resources to provide a good service.’

‘Deep knowledge of the client’s industry and culture, combined with technical knowledge and good relationship with supervisory entities, as well as flexibility of fees.’

‘The competition and public law teams have provided support on energy issues and demonstrate solid knowledge of the sector, enjoying an excellent reputation.’

‘Gonçalo Anastácio has vast knowledge of the energy sector and combines this with a rigorous and in-depth application of the law.’ 

‘Gonçalo Anastácio and Nuno Calaim possess exceptional expertise in the energy industry and consistently offer timely, effective legal solutions.’

‘Gonçalo Anastácio and Alexandre Roque are lawyers with consolidated experience and excellent knowledge and reputation in the sector in which they operate.’

‘Jose Luis Moreira da Silva is excellent. Very knowledgeable with practical insights and sound judgement.’

‘The company is distinguished by the high quality of services provided in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. The team demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the complexities of this market, particularly in areas such as energy regulation and large-scale projects. Its ability to handle complex legal and regulatory issues with precision and efficiency has been a key factor in our success.’

‘Very professional team, with great technical knowledge and support in line with the business.’

‘A helpful, available, and competent team.’

‘The lawyers combine competence, friendliness, and availability.’

‘The firm offers a  detailed knowledge of the regulatory framework and is able to anticipate developments. Knowing how to put itself in the client’s shoes, the team seeks to understand their needs while assertively defining what is possible, what is not possible and the compromise solutions.’

‘An excellent and dynamic team.’

‘Ivone Rocha is knowledgeable on energy and natural resources issues and always brings a proposed solution for the specific case, whether it has a high degree of complexity or not. Very professional and approachable.’

‘Luísa Vilas Boas has an ability to create trusting relationships with clients, always offering practical and effective legal advice.’

‘Uría Menéndez provides an advisory service of remarkable quality. Firstly, the team that makes up the firm demonstrates above-average intellectual abilities, hiring the best lawyers in the country. On the other hand, the office develops a strong relationship of trust with clients, quickly getting to know its clients’ business and responding to their challenges and problems.’

‘Uria’s energy team includes some of the best lawyers in the industry, with an unusual level of sophistication and high technical capacity. With an understanding of the underlying business and the priorities and risks of the operations, they are able to guide clients in their decisions in a confident manner, leading complex negotiations and preparing opinions on difficult matters.’

‘João Louro e Costa has solid and up-to-date legal knowledge in energy law. João is able to respond quickly to all client requests, offering legally robust solutions that allow the execution of various corporate projects.’

‘João Louro e Costa leads a solid and capable team, which aids clients over the long term. The depth of analysis and the sophistication of responses, including on the most demanding and complex topics, result in a relationship of absolute trust and make the team’s opinion critical when making business decisions.’

‘The Energy team at CS Associados stands out for its client-focused approach and exceptional availability to meet the deadlines set by clients. CS is further distinguished by the care and attention it devotes to its clients, which is not often the case with larger law firms. In terms of client care, CS is a standout in both the domestic and international markets.’

‘With extensive experience in the Energy sector, Mafalda Ferreira directly oversees much of the work and client interactions, which is highly valued in resolving high-risk matters for clients. Mafalda is supported by an excellent team of associates, including Mariana Silva Pereira. Mariana delivers work with absolute rigour and a profound understanding of the legal issues involved, such as the typical contracts in the sector.’

‘Excellent know-how and flexibility, and ready to go the extra mile.’

‘The team takes the client’s requests into account and seeks to present the best solution for the case, identifying risks and opportunities, so that the client can make the best decision.’

‘Rita Ferreira dos Santos is a very knowledgeable person in the sector in question, who follows the evolution that the sector is developing, always trying to be up to date on the constant updates in legislation.’

‘In addition to the law itself, they know the technical intricacies of the energy sector, the conditions for the project to be viable, how it should be set up, and what should be prevented.’ 

‘The firm shows an incredible quality of execution, not only in the results but also in the way they do the work. They seek efficiency – the most practical and effective solution, the one that leaves the matter resolved in the best way and definitively.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo has a high level of quality in all important parameters, from legal know-how to knowledge of the Energy sector.’

‘Nelson Raposo Bernardo knows the technical side of energy projects like no other lawyer. Masters all applicable legislation and can predict the next steps in any solar park or wind farm.’

‘Júlio Martins Júnior has an innate ability to communicate in a simple and very understandable way, resolve issues at hand quickly, and provide very precise legal advice, all due to a deep knowledge of the Portuguese renewable energy market.’

‘Sérvulo  provides through expert legal advice as to administrative law and licensing matters in the renewables sector. Their long-term experience and good network and knowledge on how the public administration works is undoubtfully more than a “nice-to-have” when navigating the project development landscape.’

‘Having put together a team which recognises the importance of a multidisciplinary energy practice, Sérvulo manages to capture the talent of each department so that the service is cross-cutting and covers all of the client’s needs.’

‘Mark Kirkby stands out as our main point of contact. Supported by his expertise and experience of few decades, he is always open to hear commercial views on matter and considers them within the advice. He clearly identifies the limits of the law and how they can impact project licensing and investment.’

‘Pedro Silveira Borges stands out since he is an extremely complete lawyer, with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the sector, good institutional contacts, and an outstanding business history. His common sense and business acumen make him a unique lawyer in this area – his advice is always relevant and demonstrates high knowledge of the business, going beyond mere legal advice to really have an impact on the operationalisation of projects.’