DLA Piper ABBC advises sponsors and financiers across the energy, transport, oil and gas, and water sectors, with notable strength in project financing, PPPs and procurement in both Portugal and Lusophone Africa. The team is led by André Duarte Figueira, an expert in regulatory matters and concession agreements. Tomás Alves focuses on energy and infrastructure projects, with particular experience in Angola.
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Key clients
- AGL – Africa Global Logistics
- Government of the Republic of Angola (MINEA/ALSF)
- Azule Energy
- Minbos Resources Limited
- World Bank
- Meridia Energy Investments Limited
Work highlights
Advising Meridia Energy Investment Ltd on the negotiation of the concession agreement from inception to signature with Angola’s RNT, DRC’s SNEL’s and the power supply and purchase agreement.
Advised the Government of Angola on the VUKA3 Hydropower Project, including reviewing feasibility studies, the financing model, and key project agreements such as the concession and PPA.
Advising AGL on the negotiations and signing of the concession agreement for the operation of the Multipurpose Container and General Cargo Terminal, with the Evaluation Commission and the Port of Lobito Administration.
Practice head
André Duarte Figueira
Other key lawyers
Tomás Alves