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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

Proposal for new technical requirements for high-power consumption facilities under preparation

Proposal for new technical requirements for high-power consumption facilities under preparation

10 Nov 2026 1 min read
Decree-Law No. 100/2026 and Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 | DGEG Clarification on the Calculation of Deadlines in Business Days

Decree-Law No. 100/2026 and Ministerial Order No. 433-A/2026/1 | DGEG Clarification on the Calculation of Deadlines in Business Days

09 Nov 2026 1 min read
New Rules on Electricity Sector Regulatory Charges | Publication of Directive No. 5/2026 and Regulation No. 1530/2026

New Rules on Electricity Sector Regulatory Charges | Publication of Directive No. 5/2026 and Regulation No. 1530/2026

06 Nov 2026 1 min read
Amendment to the General Waste Management Regime

Amendment to the General Waste Management Regime

28 Oct 2026 2 min read
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