Foreign firms in Angola

‘We work with Abreu in more complex tax and corporate matters and also in important negotiations and partnerships. Their knowledge is very strong in all areas of work and they are very practical in understanding our needs and finding the best solutions for us.’

‘We also value a lot their negotiations skills, we trust Abreu to lead some of the negotiations we have on our behalf. They are also very collaborative and happy to work with other advisors on specific topics.’

‘Nuno Barnabé is the senior partner that leads Abreu’s work with us. Key factor of distinctiveness for him is his capability to have an independent view from the client and position as a real thought partner that challenges us. By doing that, Nuno is very important in helping us find the best solutions for our most critical issues.’

‘Raposo Bernardo’s permanent and solid collaboration is also unique in a market such as Angola. We have no doubt that we are advised by the best office in the country.’

‘Our most current day-to-day management subjects are very well delivered to an excellent professional named Cláudia Rangel who knows us as well as we do. Very smart in solving our problems and proactive in preventing ourselves from the associated risks if we follow a certain path and option.’

‘When we have more complex and large projects that involve important coordination and decision-making, we contact the exceptional Nelson Bernardo who is, like the firm, unique. In a word Nelson is the best choice our organization can have to deal with our highly complex matters.’

‘As main strengths and key capabilities I point out the high legal know-how, the rigor and security of advice, a strong network of contacts in Angola and the enormous prestige they have in the country. As innovations I greatly appreciate the new fees system, which allow us several options, and are of absolute transparency.’

‘Starting with Ana Cláudia Rangel, owner of essential clairvoyance and pragmatism to carry out business operations in a complex market like Angola. Very important for our local activity. Nelson Raposo Bernardo is a level above all the lawyers I have worked with. Very competent, knowledgeable about the business environment and staunchly defends our interests, whatever comes. He conveys a strong security in the leadership capacity of any subject and before any entity. A goal scorer, and an example of a great lawyer.’

‘We have been working for some time with Raposo Bernardo and I just have good things to say about this firm. The work developed by this office is of great quality and prestige. Raposo Bernardo’s lawyers are all excellent professionals, without exception, and I have already recommended their services on several occasions.’

‘I highlight the lawyers Nelson Raposo Bernardo and Ana Cláudia Rangel. Nelson Bernardo is the best lawyer I know. I fully trust in his advice and I can no longer move on to anything without consulting him first. Ana Cláudia Rangel is the perfect lawyer to have in our current and daily affairs that need an immediate and effective response. And Ana Cláudia is like this: fast and effective. This effectiveness and prompt response I haven’t met in any other lawyers we’ve worked with.’

‘They are creative, problem-solving and rapid in decision-making. Their integrated transactional capabilities cover all bases of certain transaction or operation. From deal structuring to equity financing, corporate governance compliance matters to arrangements of the financing models, escrow agreements, litigation, labor issues, they cover all in a very sophisticated and clear manner.’

‘Excellent and expert knowledge and experience. Commercial approach.’

‘VdA provides good value for money. We have used them regularly where questions of Angola law arise and the firm has considerable expertise in the area.’

‘We have most often worked with Joao Afonso Fialho. Joao is very responsive.’

‘A diverse team consisting of legal proffessionals with different specialisations and seniority. Each team member shows the highest level of professionalism, particularly excelling at providing prompt and detailed advice, problem solving attitude and knowledge of local laws and practice.’

‘We have been working with Clifford Chance on a regular basis and on several financing transactions in Angola and Mozambique. They have very good knowledge of local laws and practices, the appropriate expertise, are capable of offering innovation and high quality services.’

‘The team is very competent and attended to all the needs in the requested areas. Focused on deadlines and with high quality work.’

‘The team is very well organized, techically skilled and available to provide a consistent and broad response and to support up to the most high levels of the client organization, along with timing needs, and also prepared to propose different approaches and solutions and operational support. This team diferentiates from other firms on the practical views in such a complex country environment and with taking into account all the legal and ethical requirement topics in place.’

‘Joana Brito Paulo has a solid and strong experience and technical knowledge to deal with multinational clients and is always covering not only the main topics but also accessory topics with relevance to the matter, which is very much appreciated by the different stakeholders from the client side.’

‘In particular, I highlight the work of Alberto Galhardo, who is extremely competent. As a result of the advice provided by Dr. Alberto Galhardo, we obtained excellent results in our demands.’

‘It combines a good understanding of Angolan law and legal practice with practical advice to clients. The firm’s links with LBR – Sociedade de Advogados, RL also ensures that it has a solid base in Angola with an experienced and well-connected team.’

‘Alberto Galhardo Simoes has much experience and excellent knowledge of Angolan law and legal practice. He is therefore an excellent advisor for clients with more complicated transactions.’

‘Nuno Mansilha and Joana Brito Paulo  are providing useful and practical advice, in particular when dealing with complex and multidisciplinary legal issues, combing tax, corporate, foreign exchange and dispute resolution elements.’

‘It’s a very good team, with a deep knowledge of Angola’s circumstances and with a great expertise in corporate and investment law.’

‘The team is uniquely straight to the point without compromising the full review of all angles of a subject. It is flexible and confident enough to accommodate global solutions to local problems.’

‘Partner Diogo Santos knows how to work with and properly empower local lawyers in a way that global and local approaches combined to the benefit of the client. His soft-skills are remarkable and his in-depth knowledge of Portuguese speaking African jurisdictions is significant too.’