An active adviser to public and private sector clients across renewable energy project development, green power offtake agreements, and energy transition innovation, TELLES ‘demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the complexities’ of the energy market. Ivone Rocha, a key contact on complex energy and natural resources issues, heads the practice and is highly sought-after by leading corporates and energy companies for her knowledge of the sector. Active across Porto and Lisbon, Rocha regularly advises public energy bodies and municipal associations on the development, contracting, and licensing of renewable energy projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.’

Key clients

  • AdE Porto
  • Lipor
  • Capwatt
  • Neoen
  • Dourogás
  • Generalitat Catalunya
  • Basadre Energias Renobables
  • Somincor
  • Superbock Group
  • Hidroerg
  • Eólica da Serra Boa Viagem
  • Cavalum
  • Município de Águeda
  • Holaluz
  • Amarenco
  • Simples Energia

Work highlights

  • Acting for a consortium of 14 companies in relation to a Project named “H2Driven” that consists of a joint venture for the development of industrial facilities for the production of hydrogen and ammonia, powered by solar PV plants.
  • Acting for Lipor in the design of a Renewable Energy Community Model and roadmap, using the energy generated from the recovery of waste.
  • Advising AdE PORTO in the setting up and application of its PEER Project for over a year now to develop an energy hub in Porto.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivone Rocha

Other key lawyers

Luísa Vilas Boas