The firm is highlighted for its outstanding technical grasp of the corporate and finance sectors. One source said: “The team has impressive technical knowledge. They find solutions for the business”. Sources also exalt the team’s impressive proactive and responsive service.

This dynamic team is regularly sought out by private investors to advise on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. The firm services clients from sectors such as banking and oil and gas. The firm offers further expertise on real estate-related mandates and additionally on arbitration cases. Clients highlight the team's "legal and practical knowledge of local cases" and consider that the firm's "prestige and presence in Angola" sets them apart. Its association with Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados ensures its international profile.

This very well-regarded firm comes recommended for its strong capabilities assisting clients with corporate matters, including tax issues. Clients highlight the group's expertise in relation to Angolan legislation, pointing to its ability to provide "precise answers and deep knowledge of the legislation and its constant changes." The firm is also a member of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle alliance.

An experienced team that regularly acts as local counsel to multinational companies on corporate and regulatory matters, including tax issues. Offers solid expertise in real estate, finance, environment and construction mandates. Often sought after by clients from the energy, insurance and construction industries.

One client said: "They are always available, and they easily find solutions for our needs."

Another source praised the group's "professionalism, knowledge and preparation on files, as well as the speed and agility of their responses."

Clients highlight the team's "extremely significant knowledge and awareness of all aspects and ability to provide sound advice," and appreciate their "very thorough and detailed responses to highly important issues related to operating in Angola."
Sources add: "They provide very high-level, efficient and responsive support."

Clients highlight the team's "extremely significant knowledge and awareness of all aspects and ability to provide sound advice," and appreciate their "very thorough and detailed responses to highly important issues related to operating in Angola."
Sources add: "They provide very high-level, efficient and responsive support."

ALC has a huge capacity to address complex issues, and the team is always looking for solutions that meet the needs of customers.

"ALC has several highly qualified professionals covering a wide range of business challenges."

"The team is always available to meet our needs and is very quick to answer our questions."

ALC Advogados is a popular choice for foreign investors looking to do business in Angola. The Luanda-based team works closely with Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, giving it access to the international firm's resources and specialised legal departments. Managing partner Catarina Levy Osório leads the team, which saw expansion at the associate level. Irina Neves Ferreira’s expertise includes insurance and real estate; Helena Prata specialises in corporate and employment law.

ALC Advogados has a broad offering and has been involved in the financing of significant infrastructure projects and corporate transactions. Litigation also features in the team's workload; Catarina Levy Osório and Ana Leitão de Matos are names to note in this space. Irina Neves Ferreira's areas of expertise span private investment, insurance law, real estate, tax and customs, while Helena Prata advises on financing, restructuring, labour and corporate law. The firm cooperates with Portuguese firm Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados.

Led by managing partner Catarina Levy Osório and Irina Neves Ferreira, ALC Advogados provides a broad service, covering innovative infrastructure projects, energy project development and investment management, among other areas. Levy Osório has corporate and private investment expertise; Neves Ferreira is particularly strong in the real estate, oil and gas and insurance sectors. The firm is the Angolan member of the Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados international network.

‘The team was very skilled and extremely well-articulated, with years of experience from other backgrounds and a friendly approach.’

‘Responsive and accurate information and guidance provided.’

"The team is very knowledgeable of Angolan law."

"The team works at a fast pace and is fully dedicated until the desired goals are achieved.''It interprets what is required very quickly."

"The team consists of very competent professionals who are always focused on all possibilities."

“Succeeded in completing all matters: general legal advice, negative equity correction, banking and financing, corporate loan agreement and employment conflicts.”

"Irina Neves Ferreira demonstrates great customer focus through her great awareness and service delivery."

"Catarina is more than a lawyer: she understands the clients' needs and capabilities very well and provides a very good service."

"Catarina Levy Osório is a very senior and competent lawyer who is also very kind and available."

"Catarina Levy Osório has the ability to understand our business and she offers solutions to our problems."

Catarina Levy Osório is well equipped to assist with finance and corporate mandates. She offers additional experience in regulatory, tax, labour and real estate matters. Her expertise includes advising on mandates spanning both Angolan and Portuguese legislation.

Catarina Levy Osório is well equipped to assist with finance, corporate and dispute resolution mandates, including arbitration. She offers additional experience in regulatory, tax, labour and real estate matters. Her expertise includes advising on mandates spanning both Angolan and Portuguese legislation.

Catarina Levy Osório is well equipped to assist with finance, corporate and dispute resolution mandates, including arbitration. She offers additional experience in regulatory, tax, labour and real estate matters. Her expertise includes advising on mandates spanning both Angolan and Portuguese legislation.

"Catarina is an excellent lawyer who always responds to customer needs." "She is intelligent and knowledgeable."

Catarina Levy Osório is well regarded by market commentators.She is well equipped to assist with finance, corporate and dispute resolution mandates including arbitration, offering additional experience in regulatory, tax, labour and real estate matters. Her expertise includes advising on mandates spanning both Angolan and Portuguese legislation.

Catarina Levy Osório is considered to be "technically brilliant" by market sources.She is well equipped to assist with finance, corporate and dispute resolution mandates including arbitration, offering additional experience in regulatory, labour and real estate matters. Her expertise includes advising on mandates spanning both Angolan and Portuguese legislation.

Catarina Levy Osório is skilled at assisting with complex cases related to investment funds and corporate and tax law, with additional capabilities in labour and contractual issues. Clients also benefit from her experience working in both Angola and Portugal; interviewees highlight her capacity to handle cases of a complex and cross-border nature.

Catarina Levy Osório is acclaimed by her peers for the breadth of her practice. Clients value her extensive local expertise and assert that "she is able to understand the various external and commercial pressures that will impact upon our business strategy." She is dual-qualified in Portugal and Angola and regularly advises leading companies on private investment issues and M&A transactions.

Catarina Levy Osório is acclaimed by her peers for the breadth of her practice. Clients value her extensive local expertise and assert that "she is able to understand the various external and commercial pressures that will impact upon our business strategy." She is dual-qualified in Portugal and Angola and regularly advises leading companies on private investment issues and M&A transactions.

Helena Prata  often assists local and international clients with corporate mandates, and her expertise spans the environment, labour and oil and gas fields. She has further experience advising on restructuring, security arrangements and asset financing.

Catarina Levy Osório is qualified in Angola and Portugal and is referred to as “strongly competent, sharp and experienced lawyer”. Interviewees also go on to say: “Catarina is always available, emphatic and pleasant to work with”. She leads the team on private investment, tax and labour  law matters.

Helena Prata is singled out by sources as “hands-on” and promising lawyer” and “very professional, sharp and available”. Her expertise includes areas of general corporate Law such as oil and gas, environment and tax.

"Catarina Osorio is a very good team leader."