
CS’Associados plays a pivotal role in the financing, development and implementation of major infrastructure and energy projects in Portugal. A popular choice for both lenders and sponsors, the team stands out for its impressive track record in project finance, but is also adept at advising on tender offers, administrative law and public-private partnerships (PPPs) across the transport, healthcare, water and energy segments. Department co-head Maria Castelos, who is a reference in the market, predominantly works with sponsors. Fellow co-lead Duarte Brito de Goes boasts strong working relationships with local and international financial entities, who regularly turn to him for advice on complex project finance arrangements. Mafalda Ferreira advises sponsors and banks in connection with projects in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while administrative law specialist André Salgado de Matos uses his regulatory knowledge to assist with infrastructure and energy projects.
Testimonials
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- 'The team has in-depth knowledge of all the relevant subjects. Maria Castelos is recommended.'
- 'It combines a pragmatic approach with the excellent technical qualities of its lawyers.'
Lawyers

Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Castelos, Duarte Brito de Goes, Mafalda Ferreira, André Salgado Matos