Raposo Bernardo provides counsel on aviation, shipping and equipment finance, project development, and energy-related work. The department is jointly headed by Ana Cláudia Rangel, who regularly advises clients in the infrastructure, energy, tourism, and banking spheres; Nelson Raposo Bernardo, whose practice spans M&A, banking and finance, and capital markets; and Júlio Martins Júnior, who assists with share and asset transactions and financing matters, as well as licensing and regulatory issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'They are a full service firm which is an advantage for us and even more so when it comes to our activity in Angola. They have a multidisciplinary and multinational team, allowing them to solve and advise on issues with a global perspective instead of merely local.'
- 'We completely trust Nelson Raposo Bernardo. He is our top adviser. He is a brilliant lawyer, very honest and trustworthy. Technically speaking, he is the best lawyer I know. He is very rigorous and strict in his advice and very straight forward, at the same time.'
- 'From our experience, what makes this law firm unique is its culture of perfection and the work delivery is also perfect! They give us a great feeling of peace of mind, even when the project is very complex. We feel very comfortable and secure with their work.'
- 'Ana Cláudia Rangel is also outstanding, very personable and has a high level of experience. She is capable of solving any query, given her experience and bullet proof confidence in any matter in Angola.'
- 'Nelson Raposo Bernardo - a fantastic lawyer, extremely thorough, and is the lead on more complex operations, such as negotiations, or in defining the strategy to conduct operations such as finding solutions to complicated problems.'
- 'The entire team at the Angola office is of exceptional quality. The lawyers are extremely competent, gifted in the practice of law, with a strong practical sense.'
- 'Ana Cláudia Rangel is a great leader, extremely competent and an excellent support for our local activities. All her advice is very solid and safe, and I have never seen her fail. She is always well informed and extremely proactive in making us aware of the new legal rules and local practices. She has long experience and has become an important support for us.'
- 'The team is very experienced in major transactions and finding complex legal solutions, taking advantage of their international track record in this industry. The lawyers have outstanding and valuable knowledge of the specificities of our business which is a fundamental aspect when evaluating the firm to work with.'
Work highlights
Advising on a structured trade finance facility for the import and inland distribution of refined petroleum products in Angola held by a state-owned downstream distributor, for the amount of USD 460 million.
Advising on a financing operation for the construction and development of a logistics park and connecting infrastructure for an estimated investment amount of USD 245 million.
Advising on the negotiation and execution of a Production Sharing Agreement concerning the exploration and development rights related to a block located in Angola’s deep offshore basin for an amount of USD 540 million.
Practice head
Ana Cláudia Rangel; Nelson Raposo Bernardo; Júlio Martins Júnior