Global Guide 2026 : Angola
Ranked Individuals
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CMS houses an active Lisbon-based team that is adept at assisting clients in the energy, natural resources and construction arenas with their operations in Angola. The group's expertise spans corporate, finance, tax and project development mandates. Its client base includes energy providers.
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CMS advised TAAG on its corporate governance restructuring project in preparation for its privatisation.
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The commercial vision of firm is, without a doubt, one of its main strengths. The team at CMS demonstrates a deep understanding of market needs and emerging trends.
The CMS team's knowledge of the Angolan processes and legislation allows us to substantiate the concrete situations that our company faces.
The law firm is able to meet expectations with excellence and evaluate in depth all the requested topics.
The firm stands out for its specialisation and expertise as well as its practical experience and know-how, which is coupled with a proactive and strategic approach.
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Lisbon-based lawyer Alberto Galhardo Simões enjoys a solid reputation as a result of his extensive experience in Angola. He offers skills spanning public law, finance, corporate and construction matters, being particularly noted for his adept handling of project finance and corporate issues.
Alberto Galhardo Simões is a lawyer of the highest level. He is always available to respond to requests with objective and accurate answers and with a focus on problem solving.
Alberto has a high response capacity, with great technical care and strong leadership skills.
Alberto Galhardo Simões is one of the best in practice. He is experienced and capable across all commercial matters.
He is very approachable and friendly and he inspires confidence in his legal approach.
Maria Figueiredo has solid expertise in tax matters. Based in Lisbon, she frequently advises clients from the energy sector on their projects in Angola.
Maria Figueiredo provides a good level of service in complex matters from a tax point of view.
We appreciate Maria Figueiredo's understanding of our needs, her responsiveness, availability for meetings and quick responses.
Maria Figueiredo is always exceptional. She always responds as soon as she can and her assistance is always very good.
Nuno Alves Mansilha has considerable experience handling mandates in Angola. His solid expertise attracts international clients hailing from the energy and transport sectors. He is capable of advising on general corporate mandates and M&A work.
Nuno Alves Mansilha is very dedicated to understanding the business and can bring decisions to the table in a straight-forward way.
Tiago Machado Graça is well regarded for his experience in corporate and commercial matters in Angola. He is based in the firm's Lisbon office.
Tiago has a very deep knowledge of business activities in Angola. He transmits a lot of trust in dealing with all matters and gives systematic support to clients.
We are super-pleased with Tiago Machado Graça. He is very proactive, very fast in his approach and very pragmatic. He has deep knowledge of Angola and a very good practical vision.
General Business Law: International Firms
General Business Law: International Firms
General Business Law: International Firms
General Business Law: International Firms
Global 2026
Practice area: General Business Law: International Firms
Location: Mozambique
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