Margarida Leal De Oliveira
CuatrecasasSingled out for its 'for its professionalism, availability and in-depth knowledge', Cuatrecasas acts for an array of clients - most notably lenders and sponsors - in sophisticated project finance and development matters, tender procedures, and concessions across the transport, energy, and healthcare segments. Co-head Margarida Leal de Oliveira ‘knows the sector like few others’, and oversees project finance mandates. Banking and finance specialist Manuel Requicha Ferreira, who is experienced in the refinancing of projects in the energy and mining sectors, and administrative law expert Lourenço Vilhena De Freitas jointly lead the team with Oliveira.
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Testimonials
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- 'This firm has a lot of experience in the projects area.'
- 'Margarida Leal de Oliveira is extremely experienced and always available.'
- 'Margarida is an extremely competent professional, who always has a constructive vision regarding any problem.'
- 'The firm stands out for its professionalism, availability and in-depth knowledge of the fundamental legal bases in the advice we receive.'
'Margarida knows the sector like few others.'
Key clients
- European Investment Bank
- Ventient Group
- Vivalto Santé Group
- Amarenco Group
- Bankinter
- Exus Partners Holding
- Urbaser
- Enerland 2007 Fotovoltaica
- Infraestruturas de Portugal and IP-Telecomunicações
- Group Transdev
- Sacyr Somague
- Onex Renewables
- Sonnedix
- Auto-Estradas do Atlântico
Work highlights
- Advised the European Investment Bank on a project finance structure for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the “Hospital de Lisboa Oriental”.
- Advised KFW and Shamrock on the project finance for the construction of the largest solar park in Portugal.
- Advised Infraestruturas de Portugal and IP-Telecomunicações on the implementation of new electronic communications infrastructures between the Portuguese continental territory and the Azores and Madeira archipelagos through a submarine cable system.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Margarida Leal de Oliveira, Manuel Requicha Ferreira, Lourenço Vilhena de Freitas