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Associate

João Quintela

Languages
  • Portuguese
  • English

João Quintela is an Associate in the Energy & Climate Change practice.

His work focuses primarily on Energy Law, Environmental Law and Regulatory Law. He provides legal advice to national and international companies, particularly in relation to the licensing, financing and operation of wind and solar energy projects, as well as, more recently, data centre projects, including the negotiation, review and drafting of key sector contracts.

In the field of Environmental Law, he provides ongoing advice on matters related to waste management, treatment and recovery.

Additionally, he has been involved in several transactions, advising on due diligence processes in the areas of Energy, Environmental and Regulatory Law.

Joined CMS Portugal in 2024.

Publications

QUINTELA, João - "Relatório Draghi: o futuro do Projecto Europeu, em especial o sector da energia", (co-authored with Mónica Carneiro Pacheco), in Jornal Económico, 2024

Education

  • Law degree, Faculdade de Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate and Commercial Law, Maastricht University

Insights by João

Publication of RESP Injection Capacity Information and Application Form | Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 of 21 September

Publication of RESP Injection Capacity Information and Application Form | Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 of 21 September

23 Sep 2026 1 min read
Publication of the procedural rules applicable to the dynamic management of injection capacity in the RESP | Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 of 21 September

Publication of the procedural rules applicable to the dynamic management of injection capacity in the RESP | Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 of 21 September

21 Sep 2026 5 min read
New European Union Emissions Trading System for the Buildings, Road Transport and Other Sectors

New European Union Emissions Trading System for the Buildings, Road Transport and Other Sectors

11 Sep 2026 2 min read
Sectoral Programme for Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (PSZAER)

Sectoral Programme for Renewable Energy Acceleration Areas (PSZAER)

26 Aug 2026 2 min read
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