Manuel Protásio
Group Executive Partner Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources | Partner Energy & Natural Resources
Manuel Protásio
Manuel Protásio joined VdA in 1991. Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources Group Executive Partner.
He led several teams involved in most of the transactions carried out by the firm to date on the power (including the renewable energies), oil & gas, road, transport, water and wastes sector. He has also been actively working in regulation and public procurement procedures of those sectors.
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Project Finance and Development Practice - 2023
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Project Finance and Development Practice - 2021
Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Author of various articles including the chapters:
- "Portugal – The Projects and Construction Review", Law Business Research, since 2012
- “Portugal – Mining Law”, ICLG – International Comparative Legal Guide, since 2016
- “Angola – Project Finance”, ICLG – International Comparative Legal Guide, since 2018
- “Portugal - The Public-Private Partnership Law Review” – The Law Review, since 2016
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Admitted to the Timor-Leste Bar Association (Conselho de Gestão e Disciplina).
English, French.
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Eminent Practioner"Manuel Protásio is a very available and enthusiastic professional." -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Eminent Practitioner"Manuel boasts a long-standing reputation and outstanding market knowledge. He represents banks and international companies in a variety of energy and infrastructure-related mandates. "Manuel Protásio is a very available and enthusiastic professional." -
IFLR 1000
Banking / Banking and Finance 2024 - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject Finance 2024 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded"Manuel led several teams involved in most of the transactions carried out by the firm to date on the power (including the renewable energies), oil & gas, road, transport, water and wastes sector. " -
Legal 500
Mozambique | Foreign firms - Tier 1
Key LawyerPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individual"I clearly recommend Manuel Protásio for the experience he brings to projects and for his confidence in the solutions he presents."Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Practice Head
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Eminent Practitioner"Manuel Protásio's vast legal knowledge and commercial knowledge are only surpassed by his fantastic personality." -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Eminent Practicioner"Manuel Protásio's vast legal knowledge and commercial knowledge are only surpassed by his fantastic personality." -
IFLR 1000
Project Finance 2023 - Tier 1
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Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Hall of FamePortugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Key lawyer
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Eminent PractitionerEnergy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 5 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 1 -
IFLR 1000
Project Finance (31st Edition) - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject Finance 2022 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Hall of Fame"(...) Manuel Protásio stand out."Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Recommended
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 1Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 4 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 1Africa Wide: Projects & Energy: Oil & Gas - Band 3
Notable Practitioner -
IFLR 1000
Project finance - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Recommended LawyersPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Hall of Fame / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Projects and project finance
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 4Projects - Band 1
Band 1"Dedication and knowledge." -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 1"Dedication and knowledge." -
IFLR 1000
Project finance - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Projects and project financePortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Recommended Lawyers