Manuel Santos Vítor
Abreu AdvogadosAbreu Advogados draws considerable praise from clients, who turn to the team for its ‘strong commercial understanding’ and ’practical approach’ on the full spectrum of energy and natural resources matters. Esteemed as trusted advisers to major companies, investors and financial institutions, the ‘exceptional’ team is singled out for its cross-border capabilities. José Eduardo Martins, co-head of the public and environmental practice, regularly assists large industrial and commercial companies in all matters regarding their public law needs, from licensing to public procurement and litigation. Energy and natural resources co-head Manuel de Andrade Neves has a wealth of experience in the environment, water and energy sectors, while Manuel Santos Vítor is frequently engaged by clients in the renewables, oil and gas, and natural resources sectors. Recently promoted partner Tiago Corrêa do Amaral handles all stages related to the implementation of energy projects, from wind farms to hydroelectric plants. Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues is a name to note for project development and finance matters in the energy and natural resources sector.
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Testimonials
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'The advice we received was timely, spot-on and very practical.’
‘Manuel Santos Vítor has experience, a very practical approach and is always available.'
‘The energy and natural resources team at Abreu is composed of members of different practices with different backgrounds which stand out for their capacities and diversified expertise, all with an excellent legal background and track record.'
- ‘I recently had the privilege of using the services of the exceptional law firm Abreu Advogados, which truly stands out in the Portuguese legal landscape.'
- 'The hallmark of this law firm is, unquestionably, its unwavering commitment to excellence in legal service. The team has experience that covers a wide range of areas of law and stands out for delivering personalised advice that precisely meets the unique needs of each client. The attention to detail, thoroughness and strategic thinking demonstrated is truly exceptional.’
- ‘Extraordinary availability and assertiveness in solving problems. Creative and efficient approach based on strong technical knowledge and great rigour in execution.'
- ‘Very in-depth knowledge of the way the market is organised and how it works.'
'This team has a strong commercial understanding of the structuring of projects and their operational and legal risks which provides the required assurances to clients in project development, negotiations and contracting. The multidisciplinary approach of this practice works very well as the members are capable of providing complex advice in a very integrated and coordinated manner.'
Key clients
- APREN
- Akuo
- Aker Mainstream
- Atberg
- Aura Power
- Auditerg
- Allego )
- Chint Solar Portugal Projects B.V.
- Climaespaço
- CJR Renewables
- Copenhagen Offshore Partners
- Disa
- EDP Renováveis
- Efacec
- EHATB
- Energy Efficiency Fund
- Enfinity
- Engie
- Fusion Fuel
- Greenvolt
- Hidroerg
- IberBlue Wind
- Iberdrola Generación S.A.U
- Iberdrola Renewables
- Ikea Group
- Island Renewables
- Itafos
- Ocean Winds
- Prio Group
- Quadrantis Capital
- REN Trading
- Repsol
- RP Global
- RWE
- Saeta Yeld (Brookfield)
- SBC Renewables
- Simply Blue
- Skyborn Renewables
- SmartEnergy
- TOTAL
- TOTAL Energies
- TVA Renováveis
- Ventient Energy
- Winpower
Work highlights
- Assisting Iberdrola with all its major projects in Portugal.
- Advising Copenhagen Offshore Partners on an offshore wind farm project (6 GW) to be implemented in Portugal.
- Acting for Itafos in relation to its phosphate mining project in Farim Guinea-Bissau.
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José Eduardo Martins, Manuel de Andrade Neves, Manuel Santos Vítor, Tiago Corrêa do Amaral