The March/April 2009 edition of the Iberian Lawyer magazine includes an article by Vanda Cascão, partner, and Sofia Barata, coordinating associate, entitled "The continuing power to make deals" in which they discuss the current financial situation and the opportunities that arise from it. On the basis of an analysis of one of the biggest transactions of 2008, Vanda Cascão and Sofia Barata give their opinions on the energy market, the client in general and the role of the law firm when acting as legal adviser.