What the team is known for:
Capably supports clients with the employment aspects of major corporate deals as well as providing standalone day-to-day employment advice. Often assists clients with collective employment law and transfers of undertakings. Active on cross-border mandates. Head of department for employment, benefits and pensions, Inês Albuquerque e Castro is admired for her approach. "She is very flexible, with the empathy and capacity to assume and answer the necessities of the customer." She provides ongoing HR advice and frequently handles restructurings. A further interviewee praises her as "punctual, always available, patient and comprehensive".

This notable firm maintains a good reputation in the Angolan market, with expertise in the oil and gas, real estate, construction and finance sectors. The Portuguese group renders advice on a wide array of matters, including corporate transactions and financings. A client stated that "they have great knowledge of local framework. I like to say they are more business partners than lawyers; they really know our industry and the way we work." The team's local presence is enhanced through its partnership with Eversheds Sutherland EVC.

João Robles has experience in areas such as construction, real estate and M&A. Clients report that he demonstrates "a commercial approach, flexibility, amiability, quality and quickness in answering." Other sources say he has "excellent technical abilities and a deep knowledge of the market."

This group provides expertise in all manner of contractual matters and often advises South African and Portuguese clients on their Mozambican operations. The team is active in the energy, aviation, telecommunication and construction sectors. Clients report that the group displays "very good responsiveness," adding it is "meticulous" in its approach and is easily able to "understand client concerns." Lisbon-based João Couceiro is a key contact for clients.