DLA Piper ABBC acts for a diverse client base, including companies from the financial services, energy, real estate, transport, chemicals, and heavy industry sectors, across a broad spectrum of project matters. The firm showcases particular expertise in mandates involving Lusophone jurisdictions. Nuno Azevedo Neves oversees the practice, where André Duarte Figueira, an arrival from Cuatrecasas in October 2023, is the name to note for international projects in the infrastructure and energy spaces, with a special focus on Angola.
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- 'It is a law firm recognised for its punctuality in responding to clients and for providing high-quality legal services.'
- 'It has a dynamic team, knowledgeable about local legislation, with strong negotiation skills.'
- 'The team uses a proactive and innovative approach, focusing on providing effective legal advice and results.'
- ' It has strong experience in the area of public procurement and concessions.'
- 'The team works with the best interests of the clients in view.'
- ' I recommend André Duarte Figueira. He is assertive and rigorous in the way he deals with the problems presented to him.'
Key clients
- AGL – Africa Global Logistics
- Minbos Resources Limited
- McKinsey International Inc.
- Azule Energy
- Damac Properties (Phoenix Cosmos SU, Lda)
- Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum
- Sonangol E.P.
- Marubeni Corporation
- Energi Innovation, Aps
- Canadian Solar Spain
- DIGI Spain
- Royal Caribbean Cruises
- European Energy Efficiency Fund
- Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale
- China Railway Tunnel Group Co. Ltd. and Lena Engenharia e Construções, S.A. (consortium)
- Fosun International
- Banco Santander
Work highlights
- Advising on the negotiations and signing of the concession agreement for the operation of the Multipurpose Container and General Cargo Terminal, with the Evaluation Commission and the Port of Lobito Administration.
- Advising on AGL’s investment agreement with AIPEX - Angola's Private Investment and Export Promotion Agency.
- Advising Minbos Civil Construction on a works contract under a FIDIC Agreement for the Cabinda Phosphate Project in Angola, including a Subcontractor Collateral Warranty.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nuno Azevedo Neves