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Hall of fameSRS Legal
Partner and Head of the Competition & EU Department and the Energy Department, Gonçalo Anastácio is one of the most recognised lawyers in his field, both nationally and internationally, including by the leading law directories (Band 1 by Chambers & Partners and Hall Of Fame by Legal 500). With over 25 years of experience, Gonçalo has been involved in many of the most high-profile competition and regulatory cases in Portugal.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Ricardo Andrade Amaro joined the firm in 2002 and became partner in 2015. He is head of the M&A team. A lawyer with great experience in corporate and commercial law, M&A, securities law, as well as in energy law. He has been very active for national and international clients in high profile cross-border transactions. He has also acted in several high profile securities offerings in Portugal and regularly advises major clients in the energy sector.
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Joined the firm in 2003 and became partner in 2017.
News & Developments
ViewRegulations On Abandonment And Decommissioning Of Upstream Oil And Gas Facilities
Presidential Decree 91/18, of 10 April 2018 (“PD 91/18”) enacted the regulations on abandonment and decommissioning of upstream oil and gas facilities located in Angola. Below you will find an overview of PD 91/18.
VdA - 16 January 2020
Angola – Natural Gas Framework Law
Presidential Legislative Decree 7/18, of 18 May 2018 (“PLD 7/18”) enacted the Angola Natural Gas Framework Law. Below you will find an overview of PLD 7/18.
VdA - 16 January 2020
Angola New Rules For Oil Industry Public Tenders And Procurement Of Supplies/services
Presidential Decree 86/18, of 2 April 2018 (“PD 86/18”), introduced several modifications to the rules governing the following activities: Public tenders for awarding of oil blocks Procurement of supplies and services by oil operators Below is a summary of the most significant changes by PD 86/18:
VdA - 16 January 2020