Rated for its ‘deep knowledge’, Cuatrecasas is skilled in M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations and project financing in the energy sector. The practice is jointly led by Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas, noted for his expertise in public procurement, public private partnerships (PPPs), and concessions, and Francisco Santos Costa, who is recommended for his extensive experience in transactional matters involving the energy and infrastructure sectors. Marisa Mirador brings almost 20 years’ experience to the practice, specialising in energy regulatory issues, as well as urban planning, construction and environmental law.
Testimonials
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‘A consolidated department with a dynamic team. Very efficient in M&A processes.’
‘Francisco Santos Costa: excellent ability to adapt to client needs and with in-depth knowledge of the market. Strong dedication to the client and focused on finding solutions. Miguel Lencastre: great learning capacity and great negotiator. Can seek relevant solutions at key moments in negotiations.’
‘The firm's knowledge of the local market and the general lay of the land made us very comfortable to enter the country. They have a very well-rounded team with specific expertise and deep knowledge of the local regulations and how they can be applied to international project finance transactions.'
‘Lots of experience in corporate and regulatory law. A team with a great reputation that is always brought into the equation whenever we have to work with an external firm.’
Key clients
- Acciona
- ANPG
- Secil
- Galp
- Maksu (Empark Group)
- Onex Renewables
- Ventient Europe
- CEPSA
- Azule-Energy
- Pentagas Hidrocarburos
- National Westminster Bank PLC
- Sonangol Sinopec International
- Amarenco
- Enerland
- Enaex
Work highlights
- Advising Onex Renewables on the sale of a large-scale brownfield wind portfolio totalling circa 225 MW in Portugal to Finerge.
- Advised Acciona Green Energy Portugal on various regulatory topics related to the supply of electricity.
- Acting for Natwest in the negotiation of the financing of new projects and the refinancing of the debt of Finerge Group.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas, Francisco Santos Costa