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General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Angola

The General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Angola.

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Band 1

  1. Portugal: Miranda & Associados
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    Portugal: Miranda & Associados
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked

    Miranda & 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.

  2. Portugal: VdA Vieira de Almeida
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    Portugal: VdA Vieira de Almeida
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years Ranked
    VdA 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.
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Band 2

  1. Portugal: CMS
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    Portugal: CMS
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    CMS 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 Sutherland
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    Portugal: Eversheds Sutherland
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Eversheds 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.

  3. Portugal: PLMJ
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    Portugal: PLMJ
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    PLMJ 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.

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Band 3

  1. Portugal: Abreu Advogados
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    Portugal: Abreu Advogados
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Abreu 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.
  2. Portugal: Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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    Portugal: Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Portugal: Cuatrecasas
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Brazil: Mayer Brown LLP
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    Brazil: Mayer Brown LLP
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked

    Mayer 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.

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    Portugal: AVM Advogados
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    AVM 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.
  3. Portugal: DLA Piper ABBC
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    Portugal: DLA Piper ABBC
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    DLA 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 LLP
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    UK: Clifford Chance LLP
    General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad)
    2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years Ranked
    Clifford 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.