General Business Law - Timor-Leste
What the team is known for
Da Silva Teixeira & Associados is a highly respected local firm, with expertise across the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious issues, including oil and gas, litigation, M&A and tax, as well as international trade and legislative matters. The team acts for both private and public sector clients, ranging from local government entities to international banks.
Strengths
"They are quality, well connected and trained internationally."
"They work very well. They have good expertise, not only in litigation but also corporate and tax."
Notable practitioners
José Teixeira maintains a wide-ranging practice, covering such areas as energy and resources, the environment and foreign investment, bringing to his work the advantage of having served as a government minister in posts responsible for those same areas.
Sahe Da Silva handles a broad range of mostly commercial mandates, maintaining a strong focus on financing issues. His varied client base embraces international investors, including major banks, NGOs and Timorese governmental agencies.
Nuno Marrazes is well reputed for assisting on commercial disputes and arbitration.