General Business Law

CRA Timor is a highly commended full-service practice with an excellent track record in oil and gas, banking and tax matters. The team is additionally well equipped to handle high-profile disputes. It also offers notable expertise in contracts and financial services regulation. The firm offers substantial international reach through the support of CRA's offices in Portugal, Spain, Mozambique and São Tomé e Príncipe.

CRA Timor supported Aerodili, an airline company, with the leasing operation between the client and a lender for the acquisition of two aircraft, as well as advising on the commencement of commercial operations between Dili-Bali and Dili-Singapore.

Rui Botica Santos, based in Lisbon, is a founding partner of the Timorese practice and highly respected by market sources for his longstanding connection with Timor-Leste and deep familiarity with the local scene. He offers particularly focused expertise where mining-related matters are concerned.

Duarte Simões Carneiro is a managing associate in CRA's Dili office. He maintains a broad and active local practice, covering both commercial and contentious issues. His practice also embraces the provision of advice on tax and employment matters.