General Business Law

Coelho Ribeiro e Associados is a highly commended full-service practice with an excellent track record in oil and gas, banking and tax matters. The team is additionally well equipped to handle high-profile disputes. It also offers notable expertise in contracts and financial services regulation. The firm offers substantial international reach through the support of its offices in Portugal, Spain, Mozambique and São Tomé e Príncipe.

"CRA Timor has very experienced and dedicated team members. They provide a high-quality level of services and deliver on time."

Coelho Ribeiro e Associados advised Banco Nacional de Comércio de Timor-Leste on all licensing, regulatory and compliance issues concerning finance and related investment products, including meetings with regulators and anti-money laundering issues.

Rui Botica Santos, based in Lisbon, is a founding partner of the Timorese practice and highly respected by market sources for his longstanding connection with Timor-Leste and deep familiarity with the local scene. He offers particularly focused expertise where mining-related matters are concerned. "He has international and global vision."

Duarte Simões Carneiro is a managing associate in Coelho Ribeiro e Associados' Dili office. He maintains a broad and active local practice, covering both commercial and contentious issues. His practice also embraces the provision of advice on tax and employment matters. "He has huge experience and speaks Portuguese, English and Tetum, the Timorese national language."