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Alberto Galhardo Simões
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
F

Foreign Expert

Corporate/M&A

Portugal

14 Years Ranked

Expertise Based Abroad

General Business Law: International Firms

Angola

11 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Alberto Galhardo Simões

Global

Practice Areas

Lusophone Africa

Corporate M&A

Energy and Climate Change

Projects & Infrastructures

Career

Alberto Galhardo Simões is a partner and heads the Lusophone Africa team at CMS Portugal. He is also a member of the executive team of CMS Africa.

His main areas of focus are mergers & acquisitions, infrastructure and energy projects. He has extensive experience advising sponsors, lenders and the public sector in the development, structuring and financing of projects in Portugal and Lusophone Africa. His activity also focuses on advising clients on foreign investment operations and M&A in Portugal and Lusophone Africa.

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish

Chambers Review

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General Business Law: International Firms - Angola

Angola, expertise based abroad in Portugal
Individual Editorial

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.

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Corporate/M&A - Portugal

F
Foreign expert in Angola
Individual Editorial
Alberto Galhardo Simões frequently assists clients with foreign investment matters in Angola. He also handles energy and infrastructure-related mandates.
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Strengths

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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.

General Business Law: International Firms respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Alberto has a high response capacity, with great technical care and strong leadership skills.

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Alberto Galhardo Simões is one of the best in practice. He is experienced and capable across all commercial matters.

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He is very approachable and friendly and he inspires confidence in his legal approach.

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