Recommended for its ‘deep knowledge’ of the energy, oil and gas, infrastructure, and transport sectors, VdA caters to a diverse client base, which includes sponsors, financiers, construction companies and operators. Practice head Manuel Protásio specialises in project and structured finance, with a special emphasis on the energy, mining, and water segments. Ana Luís de Sousa and Vanda Cascão concentrate on the energy sector, showcasing experience in the financing and development of greenfield projects. Teresa Empis Falcão is distinguished for her work in infrastructure and energy-related project finance and development at the domestic and international levels, while João Afonso Fialho is a name to note for oil and gas, mining, and infrastructure projects in Africa.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is very attentive and helpful. Client care is perhaps one of their strongest points.’
‘They take on the weight of the clients, ensuring good results.'
‘They have deep knowledge of the subjects, the ability to integrate the specificities of the client's activity, availability, and commitment.’
‘Vanda Cascão has knowledge of the energy sector and the national context of the sector.’
‘The team has experience in project finance of renewable assets. They are available for clarifications and able to find solutions.'
‘Great commitment, dedication and resilience in the projects in which they are involved. Great ability to analyse and view problems from different angles.’
‘I clearly recommend Manuel Protásio for the experience he brings to projects and for his confidence in the solutions he presents.'

Key clients

Brisal – Auto-Estradas do Litoral, S.A.
Finerge Group
KT – Kinetics Technology, SPA
Mota- Engil, Engenharia e Construção África, S.A.
Timor-Leste National Petroleum and Minerals Authority (ANPM)
Sugal Alimentos, S.A.
Banco Comercial Português, S.A. and Caixa Central – Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo, Crl.
Bpifrance, La Banque Postale and La Banque Postale Asset Management
Voltalia Portugal, S.A.
APL Europe | Newcon40, Unipessoal, Lda.
Companhia das Energias Oceânicas |Wave Energy Center (WAVEC) and INESC TEC - Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science
Government of Cabo Verde (Ministry of Finance - Unidade de Gestão de Projetos Especiais)
Greenvolt – Energias Renováveis, S.A.

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