Working in partnership with Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, ALC Advogados is skilled in advising international clients on M&A and infrastructure projects in Angola, with experience spanning the coffee production and trading, mining, water supply, waste management, and oil and gas sectors. Other key areas of strength include capital markets, insurance and pension funds, real estate and construction, litigation and competition law. The practice is jointly led by Catarina Levy Osório, who has extensive expertise in corporate, banking and finance, tax, capital markets and private investment matters, and Irina Neves Ferreira, a sought-after adviser on private investment, energy, oil and gas, mining foreign exchange and customs issues.

The exclusive member of the VdA Legal Partners network in Angola, PRIME Advogados was formed by the merger of LEAD Advogados and ASP Advogados in June 2025. The firm advises on a wide range of matters spanning energy, M&A, infrastructure and tax, with growing expertise in the mining, renewable energy and data protection spheres. The group is jointly led by seven practitioners: António Caxito Marques, whose work covers civil, criminal and corporate law; António Sousa Penelas, who concentrates on oil industry services, energy, mining and shipping matters; Djamila Pinto de Andrade, who acts on major international transactions; Emanuela Vunge, who focuses on tax and customs disputes; João Manuel Lourenço, who handles investigations and white-collar crime matters; José Miguel Oliveira, who works in the shipping and corporate spheres; and Raquel Lourenço, who advises on real estate and planning issues.

AVM advises on the structuring, planning and implementation of foreign investment projects in the local market, as well as energy and natural resources (particularly oil and gas projects) and banking and finance matters. The practice is headed by firm founder and managing partner António Vicente Marques, whose work covers a variety of energy projects, tax matters, and key litigation and arbitration cases. Hélder Fernandes Carrazedo is recognised for his experience in labour, corporate and immigration matters.

DLA Piper Africa, Angola (ADCA) advises on major investment projects, project finance matters and strategic partnerships. The team is led by Luís Filipe Carvalho, whose work centres on corporate and commercial law, real estate, and project finance. André Duarte Figueira is recognised for his involvement in international projects within the energy and infrastructure sectors. Michael Ceita has a focus on foreign exchange, employment law, and M&A related matters.

LBR Advogados, CMS' associated office in Luanda, provides advice on privatisations, concessions, M&A and commercial agreements. The team is jointly led by Luís Borba Rodrigues, who brings considerable experience in guiding international clients through foreign investment processes, particularly the establishment of joint ventures and company incorporations, and Silvino Domingos, who focuses on supporting domestic and international clients, with a strong emphasis on the insurance sector.

PLMJ Colab Angola - RVA Advogados specialises in commercial law, counselling clients in sectors such as retail, financial services and pharmaceuticals. The team is well versed in handling projects and financial transactions, including complex, cross-border deals. Renata Valenti assists with M&A, employment, real estate and construction matters, while Emmanuel da Silva advises on regulatory issues, foreign investment and corporate reorganisations. Barros Gaspar Simão is also a key name for employment and labour law and civil litigation.

FTL Advogados advises national and multinational companies in key sectors including technology, telecoms, oil and gas, real estate, construction and private security. Filipa Tavares De Lima, who is experienced in corporate, commercial and real estate issues, leads the practice. Erica Palhares is another key name.