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The Firm

"The lawyers are able to present solutions, trying to solve the deal breakers."

"The team studies the matters in depth, presenting solutions and alternatives in order to solve the issues."

"The team is always on top of the game."

"The investigation of the matters is very deep, anticipating all sorts of implications that may be involved with the subject, and the conclusions are very clear."

"The lawyers are able to present solutions, trying to solve the deal breakers."

Band 3

Mozambique - General Business Law: International Firms

2023
Band 3

Angola - General Business Law: International Firms

2023

Lawyers

"Luís Branco is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Portugal on this subject matter."

"Filipe Lowndes Marques is very dedicated and available. He has a strong focus on finding solutions for any problems that arise."

Claudia Santos Cruz advises on a variety of complex financing transactions involving the UK as well as Lusophone African markets. She regularly assists international banks and investors with project and shipping finance deals and debt restructurings.

Claudia Santos Cruz advises on a variety of complex financing transactions involving the UK as well as Lusophone African markets. She regularly assists international banks and investors with project and shipping finance deals and debt restructurings.

Carlos Osório de Castro stands out as a longstanding and well-respected figure in the market. He draws praise from clients and peers for his track record in significant corporate and equity capital markets transactions. His expertise covers public offerings, takeover bids and capital increases. "Carlos Osório de Castro has a lot of knowledge and experience, always having a solution for the problem."

"Eduardo Paulino is always ready to solve problems."

"Carlos Osório de Castro has a lot of knowledge and experience, always having a solution for the problem."

"Eduardo Paulino negotiates well and efficiently. He is a pleasure to work with on a daily basis and he is very proactive."

Tomás Vaz Pinto demonstrates solid knowledge of complex corporate restructurings. His client list comprises domestic and international companies.

Catarina Brito Ferreira has experience advising clients from the energy industry. She regularly assists with a wide range of M&A deals, including distressed acquisitions.

Vítor Pereira das Neves is often seen advising on corporate deals with an energy focus.

Segismundo Pinto Basto is experienced in handling cross-border share deals. He often represents domestic enterprises.

Claudia Santos Cruz is a dual-qualified lawyer in Mozambique and Portugal. She also has extensive expertise in matters relating to Angola. From Lisbon, she assists clients in both countries, particularly in the oil and gas, as well as the infrastructure and transportation sectors.

Claudia Santos Cruz is a dual-qualified lawyer in Mozambique and Portugal. She also has extensive expertise in matters relating to Angola. From Lisbon, she assists clients in both countries, particularly in the oil and gas, as well as the infrastructure and transportation sectors.

António Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.

"Francisco Cortez is a very strong, high-profile and wise lawyer. He always makes a breadth and depth investigation in the subject at stake to get a deep knowledge."

Filipe Vaz Pinto is well versed in commercial arbitrations, including those under ICC and LCIA rules. He is also well placed to advise clients on energy and construction arbitrations.

António Pinto Leite is well recognised among market commentators for his experience acting as both counsel and arbitrator in international arbitrations.

"Luís Branco is one of the best and most experienced lawyers in Portugal on this subject matter."

"He is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers I have had the pleasure to work with, and with an excellent commercial awareness."

"Claudia Castanheira dos Santos is very helpful, offers excellent service level, responsiveness and best market and local sector knowledge."

Bruno Xavier de Pina offers significant experience acting on both contentious and non-contentious corporate mandates and enjoys a solid reputation in the marketBased in Lisbon, he is well equipped to handle finance, construction and restructuring issues in Angola.

Lisbon-based Claudia Santos Cruz offers a wealth of experience in finance matters, including debt restructuring and sector-related disputes. She is a talented practitioner who is often engaged by international players from the oil and gas and banking spheres. She offers further knowledge in private equity mandates.