Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is renowned for its extensive expertise in the projects space, providing comprehensive advice, from tendering and contract negotiation to financing, in sectors such as energy, transport, water, and sanitation. Led by project finance expert Filipe Lowndes Marques, the department is equipped to handle domestic and cross-border matters, most notably projects in Portuguese-speaking African countries. Filipa Morais Alçada is a key point of contact for lenders and sponsors seeking legal support in renewable energy projects and infrastructure concessions. João Honorato, who rejoined the firm as a partner in 2022, brings vast in-house experience in the energy sector, covering project finance in the conventional and renewable segments. Cláudia Castanheira Dos Santos excels in the financing of road concessions and energy projects.
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'The teams are very knowledgeable of the market and the legal risks that projects may face. They demonstrate a high capacity to find solutions to mitigate the risks in question, and great ease in drafting clear and coherent contracts.’
‘They have a level of experience, negotiation skills, and availability to be in meetings with the client.’
‘Knowledge of client needs and anticipation of problems. Good personal relationship between the parties. Experience in the sector and market practice.’
‘Elmano Sousa Costa is knowledgeable of subjects and promotes a good working environment. João Honorato showcases availability to the project and directness in analysing and sharing opinions.’
'Cláudia Castanheira dos Santos and Filipe Lowndes Carvalho stand out for their availability, technical skills, ability to meet deadlines, and organisation of processes.'
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Filipe Lowndes Marques has extensive experience in the area of project finance, having worked since 1995 on several types of projects, including bridges, motorways, power plants, wind farms, football stadia, LNG terminals and natural gas concessions. He has also been active in the field of capital markets, having advised on several securitisation transactions (including the first securitisation transaction under the new law and the first synthetic securitisation), covered bonds issuances and worked on several IPOs of state owned companies.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Filipe Lowndes Marques