Projects and project finance

Abreu Advogados

Praised by clients as one of the ‘best and most qualified teams working on energy projects in Portugal’, Abreu Advogados is equipped to advise on projects in the transport, natural resources, conventional and renewable energy sectors in Portugal and in Lusophone jurisdictions. The department, which is jointly managed by Bruno Azevedo Rodrigues and Mafalda Teixeira de Abreu, showcases a strong aptitude for procurement, project finance, development and regulatory work. Rodrigues leverages his corporate background to bring a multidisciplinary approach to managing project development and finance matters, playing a key role in the firm’s expansion into the renewables market. Abreu is a public contracting specialist, recognised for her work in the transport sector.

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Testimonials

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'In our opinion, the best and most qualified team working on energy projects in Portugal.'
'The team has completely mastered all the matters we entrust to them and plays a critical role in our commercial and operational decisions.'
'We recommend Rui Ferreira de Almeida and João Lupi.'
'Bruno Azevedo is the team leader and has been our main lawyer for several years. We praise his enormous experience in the energy sector, both in the areas of development and finance.'
'Rui Ferreira de Almeida stands out for his diligence, technical knowledge of the energy sector, ability to build bridges with national organisations and permanent and unconditional availability.'

Key clients

Alsa
Chint Solar
Clinica Sagrada Esperança
Copenhagen Offshore Partners
Embraer Group
Hcb Mozambique
Iberdrola Group
Itafos
Patentes Talgo Slu
Portucel
TotalEnergies

Work highlights

Advised Iberdrola Generación on all its major projects over the last 18 years.
Advised APREN on the legal frameworks that would apply to the development of offshore energy projects (mainly wind).
Assisting Chint Solar Portugal Projects B.V. with the financing, acquisition and development of several solar cell projects across multiple jurisdictions.