ALC Advogados, a member of Morais Leitão Legal Circle, is often engaged in mining operations, international infrastructure projects, and M&A ventures in the oil and gas sector. The firm is steered by managing partner Catarina Levy Osório, whose legal expertise lies in corporate, M&A, banking and finance, capital markets, and private investment. Irina Neves Ferreira co-heads the corporate and M&A department, providing counsel on foreign exchange law, while Helena Prata is proficient in corporate and asset financing, SPV establishment, restructuring, and labour law.

Renowned for its strength in foreign investment, AVM often handles energy and natural resources matters in the oil and gas sector. The practice, which is also noted for its banking and finance capabilities is a key contact for multinational corporations, investment banks, both local and international financial institutions, and government agencies. Founding partner António Vicente Marques leads the firm and is adept at handling an array of energy projects, with his comprehensive expertise also extending to tax issues, litigation, and arbitration matters.

 

 

A key port of call for public sector entities, Dentons LEAD‘s broad caseload encompasses corporate and M&A, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, as well as employment matters. Managing partner António Caxito Marques leads the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice, while Djamila Pinto de Andrade and Raquel Lourenço jointly steer the corporate, M&A, and private investment departments. Emanuela Vunge often handles tax law, public law, competition, energy, and natural resources matters, and João Manuel Lourenço is well-versed in employment litigation.

A key contact for national and multinational technology, telecoms, oil and gas, construction, and private security sector clients, FTL Advogados’ broad caseload encompasses corporate and M&A, employment, commercial, real estate, and public procurement matters. Filipa Tavares De Lima, the firm’s managing partner, is qualified in both Angola and Portugal, and is praised as 'proactive and is on top of all issues.'

ASP Advogados specialises in the oil and gas, mining, agriculture, banking, and telecommunications sectors, and is led by António Sousa Penelas. Sousa Penelas has notable expertise in corporate, commercial and labour matters across the energy, mining, and shipping sectors. José Miguel Oliveira is experienced in corporate, M&A, energy, and transportation, notably in restructuring assignments.

LBR Advogados, in association with CMS Portugal, offers comprehensive legal support to Angolan and global companies who are active across the energy, oil and gas, insurance, and TMT sectors. The practice is jointly led by Luis Borba Rodrigues and Silvino Domingos, Borba Rodrigues specialises in energy matters and assists international clients in foreign investments, including establishing joint ventures and companies. Domingos concentrates on the insurance sector, with additional proficiency in corporate law, intellectual property, tax, and compliance.

A key contact for clients in the banking, finance, energy, and TMT sectors, PLMJ Colab Angola - RVA Advogados is knowledgeable of commercial law. Renata Valenti leads the Luanda branch and handles corporate, M&A, employment, real estate, and regulatory law matters, while Emmanuel da Silva is proficient in corporate, commercial, and employment law. Barros Gaspar Simão specialises in employment and civil litigation.