Linklaters stands out as a strong choice for a diverse range of clients, including equity investors, lenders, and corporates, who turn to the team for its wide-ranging capabilities in M&A, portfolio acquisitions, project finance and financing deals in the energy and infrastructure sectors. A litany of lenders, sponsors and governmental entities regularly retain practice head Francisco Ferraz De Carvalho for his expertise in the renewable energy, power and oil and gas sectors. Leading the public and administrative law and regulatory group is Maria de Athayde Tavares, who advises clients on regulatory, environmental and public law issues. Project finance is a key area of expertise for Teresa Novo Faria.
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Key clients
- MEAG
- Auxifip
- Helexia
- Marguerite Adviser
- Hyperion Renewables
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
- Mirova
- PowerDot
- Mozambique Rovuma Venture SpA
Work highlights
- Advised MEAG on the financing of 180 MW Santas solar project located in Monforte and Borba.
- Advised Helexia on the structuring and financing of a geographically and technologically diverse portfolio of c.600 energy efficiency projects (self-consumption, relighting, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)) and solar PV plants.
- Advised GIC and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on their investment into TagEnergy’s Green Bond to fund 4GW of Global Renewable Energy Projects.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho