Maria Figueiredo is a tax expert and a well-rounded lawyer, Tiago Machado Graça has good knowledge of Angolan Law, and Alberto Galhardo Simões has good legal thought leadership.
Legal 500 (2024)
Lisbon-based lawyer Alberto Galhardo Simões enjoys a solid reputation for his extensive experience in Angola. He offers skills spanning public law, finance, corporate and construction matters, being particularly noted for his adept handling of complex project finance and corporate issues. "He is an excellent lawyer who is dedicated and committed to the client.“
Chambers Global (2024)
The CMS team is very creative and has unique knowledge of the Angolan and Portuguese tax environment, which allows clients to structure cross-border projects in a tax efficient way.
CMS‘s Lusophone Africa team is active across key sectors of Mozambique's economy, including oil and gas, real estate and banking, where it advises large companies on corporate transactions, financing deals, investment matters and tax issues; Alberto Galhardo Simões and Nuno Alves Mansilha are key contacts.
Legal 500 (2023)
Lisbon-based lawyer Alberto Galhardo Simões enjoys a solid reputation for his extensive experience in Angola. He offers skills spanning public law, finance, corporate and construction matters, being particularly noted for his adept handling of complex project finance and corporate issues. "He is an excellent lawyer who is dedicated and committed to the client.“
Chambers Global (2023)
In particular, I highlight the work of Alberto Galhardo, who is extremely competent. As a result of the advice provided by Dr. Alberto Galhardo, we obtained excellent results in our demands.
Alberto Galhardo Simões has much experience and excellent knowledge of Angolan law and legal practice. He is therefore an excellent advisor for clients with more complicated transactions.
Legal 500 (2022)
Alberto Galhardo Simões of CMS frequently assists clients with foreign investment matters in Angola. He also handles energy and infrastructure-related mandates.
Chambers Global (2022)
Alberto Galhardo Simões and his team are very approachable and easy to deal with. They help find practical solutions and are client orientated.
Legal 500 (2021)
Lisbon-based Alberto Galhardo Simões is valued by one interviewee as "a very commercial and practically minded lawyer" who is "very approachable and easy to work with. "His skills span public law, finance and construction, among other areas. An impressed source stated: "He can work on high-complexity matters with speed”.
Chambers Global (2021)
