A key port of call for public sector entities, Dentons LEAD‘s broad caseload encompasses corporate and M&A, litigation, alternative dispute resolution, as well as employment matters. Managing partner António Caxito Marques leads the firm’s litigation and arbitration practice, while Djamila Pinto de Andrade and Raquel Lourenço jointly steer the corporate, M&A, and private investment departments. Emanuela Vunge often handles tax law, public law, competition, energy, and natural resources matters, and João Manuel Lourenço is well-versed in employment litigation.
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‘All of the partners are well-known for their expertise in the local market and are also involved in institutional fora, such as the Angolan Bar Association.’
‘Djamila Pinto de Andrade stands out for her knowledge, expertise and recognition, and for always being available and enthusiastic about new challenges.'
'Emanuela Vunge handles public and tax law, and always has a sensible view of questions. She doesn't give up until the matters are sorted out successfully.'
'António Caxito Marques is one of the most prestigious litigators and also a pleasant colleague, he is fierce in the representation of the client's interests, but always polite and with high ethics standards.'
'João Manuel Lourenço is an expert in criminal and labour law and is a workhorse, devoting his time to the firm and its clients with everyday renewed energy.'
Key clients
- Sonangol Group
- Ministério das Finanças de Angola
- UNITEL
- Somoil - Sociedade Petrolífera Angolana S.A.
- Standard Charterd Bank
- Azule Energy
- Fresenius Medical Services
- Ericsson
- Banco Económico
- CASTEL Group
- Hemera Capital Partners
- Paratus Angola
- Ramos Ferreira Engenharia
Work highlights
- Assisting HSBC Bank on a term loan facility agreement for upgrading, modernizing, and improving access to the potable water distribution network of Luanda province, in Angola.
- Representing Petrofund before the regulator Capital Markets Commission for both the application for authorisation to create the first ever Venture Capital Company in Angola.
- Assisting Banco Económico on the enforcement of several unpaid loan agreements against defaulting borrowers.
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António Caxito Marques, Djamila Pinto de Andrade, Emanuela Vunge, João Manuel Lourenço, Raquel Lourenço