Ana Luís de Sousa
Sócia Executiva do Grupo Infraestruturas, Energia & Recursos Naturais | Sócia Responsável da Área Energia & Recursos Naturais
Ana Luís de Sousa
Integra a VdA desde 2001. Sócia Executiva do Grupo Infraestruturas, Energia & Recursos Naturais e Sócia Responsável da área de Energia & Recursos Naturais, tem reconhecida experiência no desenvolvimento e financiamento de projetos em diversos setores.
Ao longo de mais de 20 anos esteve envolvida em vários projetos rodoviários, Parcerias Público-Privadas no setor da saúde, concessões de águas e resíduos e em projetos no setor da energia (incluindo as energias renováveis), em Portugal e em outras jurisdições onde a VdA Legal Partners está presente, prestando assessoria a autoridades administrativas, promotores e Instituições Financeiras (em especial, a banca de investimento).
Nos últimos anos, Ana Luís de Sousa tem estado especialmente dedicada ao setor da energia e à sua regulação.
Lawyer of the year - Energy, Natural Resources & Mining - Women in Business Law Awards 2022
Em 2015 foi-lhe atribuído o prémio “40 Under Forty” da Iberian Lawyer, que distinguiu os melhores advogados jovens da Península Ibérica.
Licenciatura em Direito pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa.
Pós-graduação em Gestão e Direito das Empresas pela Faculdade de Economia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Pós-graduação em Direito da Energia pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa.
Harvard –Executive Program, Leading Professional Service Firms, Harvard Business School.
Autora de artigos em newsletters e revistas da especialidade.
Inscrita na Ordem dos Advogados Portugueses.
Inscrito no Conselho de Gestão e Disciplina da Advocacia de Timor-Leste.
Inglês, Espanhol.
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 2Projects - Band 1
Band 4 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 2Projects - Band 1
Band 4 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
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IFLR 1000
Project Finance 2025 - Tier 1
Highly regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Leading PartnerPortugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Leading Partners, Practice Head
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Chambers Europe
Projects - Band 1
Band 3"She understands very rapidly the questions we put forward and is extremely knowledgeable of the laws."Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 3"Ana is our main contact for matters. She has led on all challenges, avoiding conflicts. I like that she very rapidly understands the questions we put forward, is extremely knowledgeable of the laws and is assertive in what she proposes." -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3"She understands very rapidly the questions we put forward and is extremely knowledgeable of the laws." -
IFLR 1000
Project Finance 2024 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded"Ana is widely recognised as an expert in project development and financing of projects across-sectors, in particular in the energy sector, advising either sponsors, financial institutions or administrative authorities."IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2024 -
IFLR1000 Women Leader -
Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Key LawyerPortugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Next Generation Partner"Professional attitude and the ability to quickly grasp the main points to focus on. I would particularly highlight partner Ana Luís de Sousa."
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 3Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
IFLR 1000
IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2023 -
Project Finance 2023 - Tier 1
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Legal 500
Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Next Generation PartnersPortugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Next Generation Partners"Ana Luís de Sousa is experienced and emphatic. She has great technical and negotiation skills; Ana Luís de Sousa has extensive experience in the energy sector and is able to understand the objectives of all parties involved, which always leads to the best solutions."
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 4Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3 -
IFLR 1000
IFLR1000 Women Leaders 2022 | 5th edition -
IFLR1000 Women LeaderProject Finance 2022 - Tier 1
Highly RegardedProject Finance (31st Edition) - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Next Generation PartnerPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Next Generation Partner"(...) Ana Luís de Sousa (...) stand out."
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 4"Very attentive to the client, proactive and very available. She is able to identify transactional risks to the client without losing the focus."Projects - Band 1
Band 3"She is very attentive to the client and proactive" -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 3"She is very attentive to the client and proactive." -
IFLR 1000
IFLR1000 Women Leaders -
Project FinanceProject finance - Tier 1
Highly Regarded / IFLR 1000 Women Leaders -
Legal 500
Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Next Generation Partners; Recommended LawyersPortugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Next Generation Partners / Recommended Lawyers
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Chambers Europe
Energy & Natural Resources - Band 1
Band 4"Technical knowledge and ability to negotiate."Projects - Band 1
Band 4 -
Chambers Global
Portugal: Projects - Band 1
Band 4 -
Legal 500
Portugal | Energy and Natural Resources - Tier 1
Recommended Lawyers"Provides comprehensive advice."Portugal | Projects and Project Finance - Tier 1
Next Generation Partners / Recommended Lawyers