Standing out for its ‘deep knowledge’ and ’clarity in its explanation’, the energy team at SRS Legal manages a varied workload where regulatory issues and licensing issues feature alongside litigation and competition law matters. The practice, which covers the renewables, oil and gas and hydrogen segments, is spearheaded by Gonçalo Anastácio, whose vast experience in the energy sector spans two decades. Maria Paula Milheirão advises on M&A deals, private equity and corporate matters in this space, which are also a key areas of activity for Paulo Bandeira. Nuno Calaim Lourenço, who was promoted to the partnership in November 2023, 'has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory framework' of the Portuguese energy sector.
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‘Ease of understanding the dossiers; clarity in its explanation; excellent writing and preparation of the text in response to the query, even exceeding what was expected and total availability.’
‘SRS has an excellent energy team which stands out for the quality of its work and its client-oriented approach.’
‘The team has a deep knowledge of the energy sector and extensive experience in contentious matters.
- 'Nuno Calaim Lourenço has a deep understanding of the complex regulatory framework in Portugal. I would also stress that he is very reliable.'
‘SRS Legal stands out for its excellent team for energy issues. They are a very consolidated team at all levels of interaction with the client. They demonstrate great availability to respond within short deadlines without neglecting technical aspects and with a strong oriented approach.'
‘Gonçalo Anastácio demonstrates excellent knowledge of energy topics, especially regarding aspects of competition regulatory law. He has in-depth knowledge of the sector and is able to provide the client with safe, rigorous, client-oriented advice with a commitment to value-added solutions.’
‘An excellent team that we have worked with for several years, standing out from other law firms for the quality of its professionals, legal and sector knowledge, client service and collaboration.’
'Gonçalo Anastácio is without a doubt one of the best professionals and specialists with whom we work and we intend to continue working.'
Key clients
- 1s1 Energy
- Acumen
- Air Liquide
- Amorim Energia
- Anywind
- APETRO
- AXPO Iberia
- Basel Agency for Sustainable Energy (BASE)
- Blueotter
- Bnpetro
- BP Portugal
- China Datang Corporation
- CLC - Companhia Logística de Combustíveis
- CPI Energy
- EDP Electricidade
- EGEO
- Emeren Group
- ENI
- Enerbarroso
- Engie
- Erdem Group
- FFL Partners
- Galp Energia
- Glarevision
- GoParity
- Grupo Sousa
- Hanwha Q CELLS
- Iberdrola
- Iberia Solar
- KIC InnoEnergy
- Linderito Solar
- Oceano Fresco
- Oxy Capital
- Petroibérica
- Puaça
- PVComplete
- Repsol
- Rubis Energia
- Santa Maria Thermoelectric Biomass Plant
- Schneider Electric
- Schréder International
- SETGÁS
- Silvex
- Sonangol Group
- Spelta
- Transtejo
- Veolia
- Volkswagen AG
- W.A.G. Payment Solutions
- Watt-IS
- WinPower
Work highlights
- Advised APETRO on a key legislative initiative undertaken by the Portuguese Government aiming to regulate fuel’s margins and retail price, including petrol, diesel and LPG products.
- Provided regulatory and pre-litigation advice to AXPO IBERIA in respect of a major electricity supply contract entered into by AXPO Portugal with a relevant client.
- Advised BP Portugal on its entry into the Portuguese electric mobility market, which involved a variety of legal and regulatory issues, including interactions with the energy regulator (ERSE), governmental entities (DGEG) and other relevant market stakeholders (e.g. Mobi.E).
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Gonçalo Anastácio