Energy and Sustainability
The management of energy and the sustainability of the planet are the great challenges facing business.
The management of energy production, transport, distribution and marketing, as well as the global movement towards energy transition, affect all sectors of the global economy.
The Energy and Sustainability team at CS'Associados has extensive experience in providing pragmatic legal advice at all stages of energy projects, both in the context of development, purchase or sale and financing.
Our team is also prepared to analyse the issues and risks related to Sustainability and ESG (SESG) criteria, integrating this analysis into the overall transaction analysis process. We aim to be an integral part of the client's team in defining and analysing the company’s sustainability strategy, helping the client to integrate SESG considerations into its operations.
CS'Associados continues to advise clients in the energy sector on the most innovative and pioneering transactions in the Portuguese market.
- Regulatory analysis of energy projects;
- Purchase and sale processes of energy projects;
- Due diligence for developers, investors and lenders;
- Preparation and negotiation of contracts for the development, construction, operation and maintenance and purchase and sale of energy;
- Administrative and tax disputes relating to energy projects;
- Preparation and negotiation of agreements for the granting of land use rights for the installation of energy projects.
Track Record
Advising a major player in the Portuguese renewable energy market on the acquisition of a Portuguese company for the development of a hybrid project (photovoltaic plant and wind farm) in Portugal.
Advising an international operator on the acquisition of companies for the development of two solar photovoltaic plants, including the negotiation of development services agreements.
Advising a Portuguese developer in the negotiation and implementation of an EPC contract for the construction of 133 small production units, with a total aggregate capacity of 147.1 MWp, and a photovoltaic plant with a capacity of 6.6 MWp.
Advising one of the largest traders in the European energy market in the negotiation of two long-term power purchase agreements for the use of the energy generated by two solar photovoltaic plants in Portugal.
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Expertise
Cultivating knowledge, building expertise
We are strongly committed to providing ethically demanding and responsible services, contributing positively to the creation of long-term value towards a sustainable economy and a balanced society.