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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

General Business Law: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : Angola


Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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Morais Leitão is an international law firm with headquarters in Portugal, which, through its network Morais Leitão Legal Circle, also ensures presence in Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Singapore. We are driven by quality and innovative legal thinking - regardless of country, culture or continent. We operate with common values and principles in order to establish a platform for providing quality legal services to clients around the world.

At Morais Leitão, we ensure that the tradition of legal depth is always combined with innovation, consistently offering excellent legal services and procedures in any location. We anticipate trends in the different areas of law, proactively supporting clients in all sectors of activity in their internationalisation and transnational operations. This is what we are passionate about: we develop legal services on a daily basis to guarantee clients the achievement of their strategic objectives, with a cohesive international team able to offer an integrated and effective service.

We opened our Singapore office in 2023 to serve clients looking for the perfect hub between Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Morais Leitão team strategically advises both inbound and outbound clients, leveraging our well-established network with striking credentials.

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General Business Law: International Firms - Angola

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is a well-established Portuguese law firm that often assists with complex banking and finance mandates and is singled out for its prolific work with financial institutions. The team is well versed in corporate matters such as M&A, restructuring and governance in Angola. It also offers a solid track record on issues concerning construction, natural resources and licensing. Clients benefit from its association with local firm ALC Advogados.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão supported Amufert in the establishment and operation of a gas monetisation project based in Angola.

Strengths

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  • Morais Leitão offers a holistic, business-oriented approach and unwavering client commitment and availability.

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  • The firm provides a fast and quality delivery.

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  • Its team is both technically very strong and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalClaudia Santos Cruz
    Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalClaudia Santos Cruz

    Claudia Santos Cruz

    Lisbon-based Claudia Santos Cruz offers a wealth of experience in finance matters, including debt restructuring and sector-related disputes. She is a talented practitioner who is often engaged by international players from the oil and gas and banking spheres. She offers further knowledge in private equity mandates.

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    Claudia Santos Cruz

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