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PLMJ

General Business Law: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : Angola

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PLMJ Colab Angola - RVA Advogados is a member of PLMJ Colab. This partnership is based on close cooperation between the team of lawyers at the Angolan firm and the specialised teams of PLMJ, which are made up of more than 300 lawyers. The teams ensure specialist legal advice with high added value and exceptional technical quality by always working in close cooperation and constant communication.

PLMJ boasts a group of lawyers with different levels of seniority and different areas of expertise. Whether a matter requires professional experience, academic input or specific geographical knowledge, teams are formed to meet the needs of each client. This approach enables PLMJ Colab to offer an international perspective on legal practice locally.

The lawyers of PLMJ Colab Angola - RVA Advogados also have a unique capacity to provide legal assistance in all areas of the law and all economic sectors, and they respond directly to their clients’ needs with the highest legal and ethical standards.

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General Business Law: International Firms - Angola

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

PLMJ is an impressive Portuguese law firm that enjoys a solid track record for corporate and finance matters. The team ably represents international companies in restructuring and the day-to-day running of operations in Angola. The firm's noteworthy client portfolio comprises important players from the aviation, mining, banking and insurance sectors. Its local presence is bolstered by its partnership with RVA Advogados.

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Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised JP Morgan on a total return swap and sovereign bond issuance with the Republic of Angola.

Strengths

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  • The team at PLMJ shows a good level of response and technical capacity, with consolidated knowledge and adaptability to the most sophisticated challenges.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

  • Fistly, what makes the difference for PLMJ is that it has large teams in various practice areas. The second thing is its enormous availability for its clients.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

  • PLMJ stands out for its readiness, efficiency and technical rigour.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

  • PLMJ's team is approachable and solution-focused as well as very experienced and dependable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gonçalo dos Reis Martins
    Gonçalo dos Reis Martins

    Gonçalo dos Reis Martins

    Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is recognised for his specialisation in banking and finance. Based in Lisbon, he has notable experience working in the Angolan market, being frequently retained by local and international banks and asset management groups.

    • Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is an excellent senior lawyer with detailed knowledge of the Angola financial services environment.

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  • Ruben Brigolas
    Ruben Brigolas

    Ruben Brigolas

    Lisbon-based Ruben Brigolas is well regarded when it comes to Angolan legal matters. He regularly advises on corporate and finance mandates, including acquisitions and facility agreements.

    • Ruben Brigolas is an excellent professional, with consolidated knowledge of the subjects in which he intervenes and good coordination skills.

      General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

    • Ruben Brigolas is very good lawyer. He is very timely, commercial and understands how the company works.

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    Gonçalo dos Reis Martins

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