- Her appointment strengthens a practice area covering a strategic sector for Portugal’s economy
Pérez-Llorca continues to consolidate its presence in the Portuguese market with the appointment of Joana Alves de Abreu as Energy counsel for the Lisbon office, who joins a team of partners and lawyers specialising in this area.
Joana Alves de Abreu has over 15 years of experience advising domestic and international companies on energy matters, with a special focus on the regulation of the electricity sector and supporting M&A and project finance transactions. Prior to joining Pérez-Llorca, Joana worked in some of the most reputable Portuguese law firms, was a lawyer within the legal department of the Portuguese Energy Services Regulatory Authority and served as an advisor to the Secretary of State for Energy in the 19th and 20th Constitutional Governments.
Joana Alves de Abreu also holds a Master’s degree in Administrative Law – Energy from the Law Faculty of the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon School) and attended the Evolution of Electricity Markets in Europe course at the Florence School of Regulation.
With Abreu’s appointment, Pérez-Llorca reinforces the firm’s growth strategy in Portugal and not only strengthens the Energy practice area in its Lisbon office, but also reaffirms its ability to attract the best professionals in the market. Her arrival complements the team of highly qualified lawyers already operating in Portugal, consolidating the firm’s position as a benchmark in corporate and financial legal advice in the region.
“The appointment of Joana Alves de Abreu is a significant step in our consolidation in Portugal. Her experience in the energy sector will allow us to further strengthen our ability to offer innovative and specialised solutions to our clients in a sector that is key for the future of the country,” stated Gonçalo Capela Godinho, Country Chair of Pérez-Llorca’s Lisbon office.
This appointment reinforces Pérez-Llorca’s commitment to developing talent and providing comprehensive legal advice on key sectors for Portugal’s economic and sustainable development.
