Fielding a strong team that is highly regarded for its ability to cover M&A, project development, regulatory and dispute resolution matters, PLMJ is singled out by clients for its ‘in-depth and consolidated knowledge’. The team is jointly steered by Inês Pinto da Costa, recommended for her strong track record in infrastructure financing and construction contracts relating to energy projects, and João Marques Mendes, who maintains a broad practice acting for both Portuguese and international clients in regulatory matters, projects, transactions and litigation.
Testimonials
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‘We really like the approach that PLMJ adopts in all our matters, as well as the technical-legal quality.’
‘PLMJ's energy and natural resources team is characterised by speed and agility in their work, extreme concern for the client, but above all, an incomparable quality in the work they deliver.’
‘PLMJ is dedicated to providing exceptional service. They have in-depth and consolidated knowledge in the matters in which we request their intervention. Comprehensive knowledge of various areas in the energy sector allows us to provide specialised legal advice ensuring the best results.'
‘João Marques Mendes stands out for his in-depth knowledge of regulatory matters. For his willingness to always exchange views and answer questions.'
‘João Marques Mendes - efficiency; experience; technical capacity; client orientation.’
‘I was very pleased with the simple, proactive but at the same time very professional and sophisticated approach. João Marques Mendes and Nuno Serrão Faria always showed availability, flexibility and ability to respond on time and extremely effectively.’
‘João Marques Mendes has extreme knowledge of the energy sector, and at the same time an ability to predict or anticipate solutions, which adapt not only to the needs but also to the pace and maturity of the client.’
‘Very available, attention to detail, strong knowledge of the energy area and excellent quality of advice provided.’
Key clients
- START Campus
- Incus Capital Advisors
- RegaEnergy
- Altri
- Endesa
- Energi Innovation
- Galp
- REN
- Engie
- Verdane
Work highlights
- Advising on START Campus of the Sines 4.0 Project, which involves an investment of up to €3.5bn to create data processing centres in Portugal.
- Advised Galp on the sale of its upstream operations in Angola.
- Assisted ReGa Energy with the structuring and implementation of an innovative project intended to produce renewable gases (green hydrogen, green oxygen and biomethane) from electrolysis with a renewable energy source.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Inês Pinto da Costa, João Marques Mendes