Practice Areas

Commercial and Labour Arbitration

The Commercial and Labour Arbitration Department provides specialised legal advice and representation in domestic and international arbitration, offering strategic solutions for preventing, managing and resolving business and employment disputes.

Our team advises on disputes arising from commercial relationships, business contracts, corporate transactions, shareholder disputes, investment agreements, infrastructure projects, employment relations and other complex matters. We represent clients at every stage of arbitration, from dispute assessment and drafting arbitration agreements to pleadings, evidence, hearings, settlement negotiations, and the recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards.

We also advise on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation and conciliation, prioritising swift, confidential and efficient solutions that preserve commercial and employment relationships.

Focused on technical excellence, the strategic defence of client interests and risk mitigation, the Department offers effective legal solutions that protect legal certainty, business continuity and efficient dispute resolution.

Technology, Data and Telecommunications

The Technology, Data and Telecommunications Department provides specialised legal advice to technology companies, telecommunications operators, FINTECHS, startups, investors and public and private entities, addressing the legal challenges of digital transformation and the technology economy.

Our team advises clients on personal data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, intellectual property, technology contracts, software licensing, digital services, telecommunications, data governance and regulatory compliance.

We also assist with structuring and negotiating technology projects, implementing digital compliance programmes, legal audits, technology due diligence, risk management, security incident response and representation in administrative and contentious proceedings before competent authorities.

Combining technical excellence, multidisciplinary knowledge and strategic insight, the Department offers innovative legal solutions that promote legal certainty, responsible innovation, regulatory compliance and sustainable business growth in an ever-evolving digital environment.

Commercial, Corporate and Investment

The Commercial, Corporate and Investment Department provides comprehensive legal advice to companies, domestic and foreign investors, credit institutions and financial companies, investment funds, startups and public and private entities throughout the business lifecycle.

Our team advises on company incorporation and restructuring, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment agreements, commercial contracts, due diligence, company secretarial matters, business reorganisations, foreign investment, privatisations and other commercial and corporate transactions.

We also provide legal support in negotiating, structuring and implementing investment projects, ensuring compliance with the applicable legal and regulatory framework and assisting with authorisations, licences and investment incentives.

With an approach aligned to our clients’ business objectives, we combine technical excellence, strategic insight and in-depth business knowledge to deliver innovative legal solutions that support legal certainty, operational efficiency, investment protection and sustainable growth.

Energy and Natural Resources

The Energy and Natural Resources Department provides specialised legal advice to domestic and international companies, investors, financial institutions, public entities and operators in the energy, mining and natural resources sectors on strategic projects and highly complex transactions.

Our team advises on renewable energy, mining, mineral resources, oil and gas, concessions, environmental licensing, project development agreements, investment agreements, public-private partnerships, asset acquisitions and transfers, and sector-specific regulatory and compliance matters.

We also assist with structuring and implementing energy and natural resources projects, negotiating commercial and operating agreements, legal due diligence, regulatory risk management, obtaining licences and authorisations, and liaising with government and regulatory authorities.

This practice also benefits from the specialised experience of founding partner Oliveira Sitoe, a university lecturer in Energy Law I and Energy Law II and author of “Energy Law, Taxation and International Arbitration”, published by Olsit Editora. Through his academic and professional work, he has contributed to legal knowledge in the energy sector and led training sessions for the private sector and Members of the Assembly of the Republic on energy, taxation, regulation, investment and legislative drafting in the extractive industry.

Combining specialised legal knowledge, strategic insight and an understanding of energy and extractive-sector dynamics, the Department offers innovative and sustainable legal solutions that promote legal certainty, investment, responsible natural-resource development and long-term value.

Immigration and Labour

The Immigration and Labour Department provides specialised legal advice to domestic and international companies, investors, employees, expatriates and public and private entities, delivering effective solutions to international mobility, immigration and employment-relations challenges.

Our team advises on business immigration, visas, residence and work permits, international secondments, employee mobility, recruitment of foreign workers, document regularisation and compliance with legal obligations before the competent immigration authorities.

On labour matters, we provide legal support at every stage of the employment relationship, including drafting and reviewing employment contracts, internal policies, workplace regulations, disciplinary proceedings, termination, corporate restructuring, collective bargaining, labour audits and compliance with applicable legislation.

We also assist with strategic human-resources management, employment-risk mitigation, dispute prevention and representation before competent administrative and judicial authorities.

Combining specialised legal knowledge, practical experience and a client-focused approach, the Department offers integrated solutions that promote regulatory compliance, legal certainty, efficient talent mobility and sustainable employment relations.

Real Estate

Our team advises on real estate transactions, including the acquisition, sale and lease of property, real estate development, due diligence, investment structuring, contract negotiation and drafting, title regularisation, land use and benefit rights (DUAT), planning permission, construction, real estate finance and sector risk management.

We also provide legal support for transactions involving commercial, residential, tourism and industrial real estate assets and dealings with public and regulatory authorities, ensuring legal compliance and certainty in every transaction.

Combining technical knowledge, practical experience and strategic insight, the Department delivers efficient, business-focused legal solutions that protect investments, enhance asset value and support the sustainable development of our clients’ real estate projects.

Industrial and Intellectual Property

We protect ideas. We value innovation. We defend intangible assets.

In partnership with Africa Legal IP & Consulting, we provide specialised legal advice in Industrial and Intellectual Property, assisting companies, entrepreneurs, investors and creators in protecting, managing and maximising the value of their intellectual and creative assets, particularly in the following areas:

• Trademarks — search, registration, renewal, protection, management and enforcement of trademarks, including trade names and logos;
• Patents and Inventions — protection and exploitation of inventions, including registration strategies, ownership, assignment, transfer, licensing and technical solutions;
• Industrial Designs — protection of the aesthetic and visual features of products, including registration, management and enforcement of the associated rights;
• Utility Models — protection of technical solutions and functional improvements;
• Franchising — legal structuring, contractual arrangements and exploitation of intellectual property rights;
• Technology Transfer — licensing, assignment and technology and know-how transfer agreements;
• Appellations of Origin and Geographical Indications — protection and enhancement of products associated with their geographical origin;
• Literary, Artistic and Scientific Works — protection of copyright and related rights.

Our practice is aimed at ensuring that our clients’ intellectual assets are properly protected, valued and strategically exploited, contributing to innovation, competitiveness and the long-term sustainability of their businesses.

Our Commitment

Intellectual property constitutes a strategic asset for companies and organisations. We therefore combine legal expertise, business insight and an understanding of the challenges of innovation, providing solutions that go beyond the protection of rights and seek to maximise their economic and strategic value.