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Lechêne, Iñiguez & Partners (LI&P) is a leading international law firm specializing in a broad range of legal services. LI&P is known for its expert legal counsel and industry-focused approach, as well as its strong capabilities in general business law.


Recent Work Highlights


LI&P has consistently been ranked among the top legal firms in its practice areas, with notable achievements that include:


  • Oil & Gas Sector Litigation: Successfully represented a multinational oil company in a labour dispute involving complex contractual interpretations, securing a favourable ruling that set a precedent in the region.
  • Tax Advisory & Compliance: Successfully assisted a leading multinational corporation in Africa to structuring its international tax strategy to optimize compliance and efficiency across multiple jurisdictions, helping them navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
  • Cross-Border M&A: Advised on acquisitions involving energy assets across borders, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.


Specialisations


The firm is recognized for its expertise in tax law, audit, labour law and litigation, particularly within the energy and natural resources sectors. LI&P handles complex legal matters including regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, litigation, corporate structuring, and tax strategy. The firm also provides strategic legal advisory services to multinational corporations ensuring their compliance with international and local regulations.

Members

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Cláudia Esteves

Cláudia Maia

Martín Añez Rea

Simon Rufino Mitogo Esono

Clients

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Galp

Panoro Energy

Petrofac

Vaalco Energy

Africa Oil Corporation

CHC Helicopters

ChampionX

Chevron

DeepOcean

Glencore

Gunvor

International SOS

Kosmos Energy

Mitsui

SBM Offshore

Technip FMC

Tidewater

TotalEnergies

Trident Energy

Tullow Oil

Wellgear

Industries

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Banking & Finance

Business Services

CEMAC

Company & Contract Law

Corporate & Commercial Law

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Energy & Natural Resources

Labour Law

OHADA

Oil & Gas

Security Law

Tax