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VdA

General Business Law: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : Angola


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VdA's long-term investment in Africa has been boosted with the growing of our team, who includes experts in the African jurisdictions where VdA is present through our international network VdA Legal Partners, namely in Angola with PRIME Advogados.

VdA’s lawyers consistently work together regardless of their physical location and are subject to regular rotation, which maximizes proximity and reciprocal knowledge of the various realities.

Several of our lawyers are admitted to the Angolan Bar Association and their experience and market recognition in Angola are second to none within the Lisbon firms operating in the Angolan market.

VdA’s team continues to work in some of the most high-profile transactions and projects taking place in Angola in the most important economic sectors, energy - with a focus on the oil & gas - mining (diamonds, gold and rare minerals), infrastructure, banking & finance, telecommunications, agriculture and industry sectors. VdA’s expertise in Angola also covers corporate, M&A, competition & anti-trust, public law, planning, insurance, labour, real estate and construction, among others and includes training and coaching sessions to In-house counsels of different sectors, including the public administration sector, in a wide range of matters.

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General Business Law: International Firms - Angola

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

VdA is a well-regarded international law firm that is highlighted for its work on behalf of companies from the energy and natural resources industries. The Lisbon-headquartered team is adept at handling corporate, tax and finance mandates for clients with interests in Angola, notably those involved in the oil and gas sector. Clients also benefit from its on-the-ground presence via its association with local firm PRIME Advogados.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA represented the Republic of Angola in an investment arbitration.

Strengths

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  • VdA has many strengths. It assists us in understanding the environment and listens to what we want. The firm has a very strong business law knowledge and this is coupled with practical advice.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal
  • VdA is exceptional on the mandates where it advises us.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal
  • It has the ability to allocate specialists who are well trained to meet the needs of clients and provide a broad view of the situation, risks and implications.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal
  • Its team is well trained and ahead of the market trends, which allows the team members to tackle both complexity and sophistication. Its services are focused, knowledgeable and customer-oriented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalJoão Afonso Fialho
    Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalJoão Afonso Fialho

    João Afonso Fialho

    Lisbon-based partner João Afonso Fialho is widely viewed as a leading lawyer for commercial matters in Angola. He is often singled out for his experience advising on issues concerning the energy and natural resource sector, with particular knowledge of the mining industry. He is regularly sought out by multinational companies to assist with sophisticated corporate matters.

  • Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalJosé Miguel Oliveira
    Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalJosé Miguel Oliveira

    José Miguel Oliveira

    José Miguel Oliveira is well regarded by market observers for his experience in the oil and gas sector. He is further skilled at assisting clients with energy, infrastructure and banking and foreign investment mandates in Angola from the firm's Lisbon office.

    • José Miguel Oliveira provides great feedback and he is a conscientious lawyer.

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  • Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalPaulo Trindade Costa
    Angola, expertise based abroad in PortugalPaulo Trindade Costa

    Paulo Trindade Costa

    Paulo Trindade Costa is an experienced practitioner able to advise a range of clients on corporate transactions and financing matters in Angola. His client base includes players active in the banking and energy sectors. He is based in Lisbon.
    • Paulo Trindade Costa is very assertive in responding to customer's needs and is always committed to allocating the most appropriate team to the matters.

      General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at VdA (3)

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    João Afonso Fialho

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    José Miguel Oliveira

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    Paulo Trindade Costa

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