Ranking tables
General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global
Angola
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 3
- Brazil: Gonçalo Falcão Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown14 Years Ranked
- Portugal: Bruno Xavier de Pina Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados9 Years Ranked
- Portugal: Claudia Santos Cruz Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados14 Years Ranked
- Portugal: José Miguel Oliveira VdA Vieira de Almeida13 Years Ranked
Band 4
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Portugal: Miranda & AssociadosGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedMiranda & Associados is a market-leading Portuguese law firm with expertise in complex Angolan mandates. The Lisbon-based team possesses long-standing experience handling projects in the energy sector. It is also routinely engaged by domestic and international players in the mining, banking and infrastructure fields to assist with corporate, regulatory, compliance and tax matters. Miranda benefits from its local association with top-tier Angolan law firm Fátima Freitas Advogados.
1 Portugal: VdA Vieira de AlmeidaGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedVdA is a well-regarded international law firm that is highlighted for its work on behalf of companies from the energy and natural resources space. 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 ASP Advogados.
Band 2
2 Portugal: CMSGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedCMS houses an active Lisbon-based team that is adept at assisting clients in the energy and 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 and key international institutions.2 Portugal: Eversheds SutherlandGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland is a highly skilled law firm that is well equipped to assist multinational companies from the manufacturing, banking and telecommunications sectors with diverse mandates in Angola. The team is often engaged to advise on the setting up and winding down of joint ventures, as well as to perform due diligence on contractual matters. It also offers significant experience in oil and gas-related issues. Clients benefit from the firm's local presence through its partnership with EVC Advogados.
2 Portugal: PLMJGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedPLMJ is an impressive Portuguese law firm that enjoys a solid track record advising on corporate and finance matters. The team ably represents international companies in restructuring and running their operations in Angola. The firm's noteworthy client portfolio comprises important players from the aviation, mining, banking and insurance sectors. Its local presence is bolstered by its partnership with RVA Advogados.
Band 3
3 Portugal: Abreu AdvogadosGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedAbreu Advogados is a talented Portuguese law firm that routinely acts on behalf of clients with interests in Angola on complex banking and finance mandates. The Lisbon-based team is frequently retained by participants in the construction and food and beverage sectors to advise on tax, corporate and life sciences matters. Its on-the-ground presence is cemented through its partnership with local firm FBL Advogados.3 Portugal: Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedMorais 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.
- Portugal: CuatrecasasGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Brazil: Mayer Brown LLPGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedMayer Brown has solid expertise in oil and gas mandates in Angola. The firm is well placed to assist clients within the sector with corporate and commercial mandates as well as regulatory issues through its internationally based team of lawyers.
4 Portugal: AVM AdvogadosGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAVM Advogados is a solid law firm with an established presence on Angola-related matters. The Lisbon-based team ably counsels clients on finance and corporate matters in the market. It assists local and international companies from the banking, telecommunications, energy and natural resources sectors.4 Portugal: DLA Piper ABBCGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedDLA Piper ABBC is an established international law firm with a Portuguese group that is highlighted for its work on corporate mandates in Angola, including foreign investments. The team possesses notable skill advising on finance, real estate and energy matters. Its local footprint is secured through its partnership with Angolan law firm ADCA-Carvalho & Associados.
4 UK: Clifford Chance LLPGeneral Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedClifford Chance houses a robust Angola team that is best known for its strength in the finance space, where it routinely acts for large financial institutions. The firm assists clients with credit facility agreements, debt negotiations and project finance matters. It offers further expertise in dispute resolution. The group capably handles matters arising in Angola from its London office.