LAWYER PROFILE

Ruben Brigolas

Global 2026

PLMJ

Ranked in 1 practice area

General Business Law: International Firms

Angola

9 years ranked

About

Provided by PLMJ

Practice Areas

Corporate M&A; Energy and Natural Resources; Projects

Career

Rúben is a international partner in the Corporate M&A practice. With nearly 20 years of experience in the Angolan jurisdiction in M&A transactions, structuring joint ventures, managing investment projects, financing, commercial contracts, and regulatory matters.

Rúben has acted for international groups in multi-jurisdiction projects and transactions, with a special focus on Africa. He provides day-today advice and support in investment project management in Angola in a range of sectors, primarily oil and gas, mining, finance and retail.

He has an LL.M. in international business law from King's College London and completed a postgraduate courses in environmental law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon, and in corporate law at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Católica.

Ruben writes regularly for Angolan newspapers on various subjects and teaches modules in post-graduate courses including company law and joint ventures.

Professional Memberships

American Arbitration Association

ICDR Young & International

Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN)

Personal

Languages: Portuguese and English

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

General Business Law: International Firms - Angola

Angola, expertise based abroad in Portugal

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Ruben Brigolas is an excellent professional, with consolidated knowledge of the subjects in which he intervenes and good coordination skills.
General Business Law: International FirmsChambers Global Guide
Ruben Brigolas is very good lawyer. He is very timely, commercial and understands how the company works.
General Business Law: International FirmsChambers Global Guide