CMS
Client SatisfactionCMS has significantly increased its market visibility in Angola, built on the foundations of its ‘meticulous and well-organised team’, jointly led by Alberto Galhardo Simões, Nuno Alves Mansilha and Tiago Machado Graça. It is well versed in managing privatisations, project development and commercial financing across the energy, financial services and logistics sectors. Simões splits his focus between infrastructure matters and project finance and has been praised for his work with both public and private sector entities. Mansilha advises on M&A and commercial contracting, while Graça excels in tax and investment work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Strong knowledge about Angolan legislation.’
- 'The team are always very responsive, very engaging and always display great knowledge of both the law and commercial drivers.'
- 'Maria Figueiredo and Tiago Graca are both excellent lawyers who go above and beyond to make sure our matters are dealt with appropriately.'
'What makes the team stand out is that they are well balanced, quick to respond and adhere to deadlines.'
'The team is very meticulous and well organised. Their communication is timely and effective.'
'I would highlight the team's in-depth knowledge of tax and energy law and their ability to find innovative solutions to our problems as well as their commitment to ethics.’
'It delivers exceptional work.'
'The communication and advice provided is accurate, effective and in accordance with local laws.'
Key clients
- Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC)
- ALPLA Angola Plásticos
- Allied Insurance Brokers Angola
- BAI – Banco Angolano de Investimento, S.A.
- Robert Bosch
- Engevia Construção Civil e Obras Públicas
- Saipem
- Gemcorp
- Geoangol Geologia e Sondagens, Lda
- Vantage Drilling
- Carmon Angola
- Unicargas SU, LDA
- United Nations – UNCTAD
- SPIE Oil & Gas Service
- Endiama E.P.
- Orey Group
- Secil
- Noble Drilling
- Entreprise Philippe Lassarat
- Bumi Armada
- Sun Africa LLC
- Azule Energy (JV between BP Oil & Gas and ENI)
- Boluda Towage, S.L
- Common Projects
- Luanda International School
Work highlights
- Advising Sun Africa on a Rural Electrification Project (REP) for the development, construction and financing of renewable energy, grid infrastructure, agriculture and water purification projects in seven provinces in Angola.
- Advised Secil Group on the privatisation process launched by the Angolan Government.
- Advising BAI – Banco Angolano de Investimentos on the restructuring of the facility arrangements originally granted by BAI.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alberto Galhardo Simões, Nuno Alves Mansilha, Tiago Machado Graça