Well-regarded for its ‘exceptional technical knowledge’ and ’very client-oriented’ approach, Deloitte Legal is a key port of call for sponsors, lenders, contractors and public entities, who turn to the team on matters concerning project finance, M&A and concessions. Practice head Rita Ferreira dos Santos provides legal advice on project finance, development and M&A transactions, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent regulatory know-how in the energy sector; excellent, hard-working lawyers; very client-oriented.'

  • ‘The energy team of CTSU gathers an exceptional technical knowledge of the energy sector together with an outstanding availability of the team, that is perfectly led by Rita Ferreira dos Santos. In a complex environment as the energy one, CTSU brings regulatory and transactional experience, being a relevant partner of Deloitte Legal when it comes to Spanish clients investing in Portugal.’

  • ‘I would like to highlight Rita Ferreira dos Santos, partner of the energy team.'

  • ‘CTSU have provided some great efficiencies in relation to a number of matters, since we started working with them. They have also delivered this advice and support in a cost effective manner.'

Key clients

  • Associação HyLab - Green Hydrogen Collaborative Laboratory
  • WElink Energy
  • Balanço Solar, Lda.
  • Quinta Grande, Lda.
  • AGEAS
  • Leaseplan Portugal – Comércio e Aluguer de Automóveis e Equipamentos, Unipessoal, Lda.
  • Preco Circular Norte

Work highlights

  • Assisting Ramada Energias with the legal and regulatory aspects of the implementation of 25 mini solar plants (UPP) in Portugal, with a total installed capacity of 30 MW.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rita Ferreira dos Santos

Other key lawyers

Matilde Lobo da Silveira