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‘Extraordinary lawyer’ João Robles leads the Angolan practice at Eversheds Sutherland, a ’go-to firm’ for international conglomerates, financial institutions and energy companies. The Porto-based Robles has a broad skill set with experience working on finance, energy and real estate matters. He regularly assists clients with licensing queries, regulatory guidance and the drafting of key documents in major transactions. Rodrigo Barbosa Souta splits his time between Luanda and Lisbon and is also well regarded. He acts as both an advisor and a litigator in complex contract matters.

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  • 'João Robles is an excellent lawyer and very good to work with.'
  • 'João Robles is practical, solution-oriented and very responsive.'
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  • DHL
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Work highlights

  • Advised Etu Energias (ex-Somoil) on acquiring two Dutch SPVs within the GALP Group.
  • Advised Mota-Engil on the Guaranteed Dual Tranche Facility Agreement envisaging Mota-Engil’s investment in the Lobito Corridor project in Angola.
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