General Business Law - Timor-Leste
What the Team is Known For
Miranda & Associados' eminent team, operating from both Lisbon and Dili on behalf of public and private sector clients, has deep, long-established local expertise covering such key areas as energy, projects, banking and tax and developing familiarity with telecommunications issues. The team is frequently mandated on high-profile oil and gas matters and also offers a wealth of experience in regulatory matters, where it benefits from having frequently assisted the government in the drafting of legislation.
Strengths
"Miranda & Associados' team have a deep knowledge of Timor-Leste's social, economic and political environment, which is a great help for the quality of service they provide."
"Miranda & Associados have demonstrated a strong capability to handle complex, high-level matters."
Work Highlights
Miranda & Associados advised the Government of Timor-Leste on the restructuring and drafting of the legislative package required to restructure the country's petroleum and mineral sector.
Notable Practitioners
Ricardo Alves Silva heads the Miranda & Associados practice in Lisbon. He is highly regarded for his extensive knowledge and experience within Timor-Leste, with particular expertise in the oil and gas industry. He also advises extensively on general corporate and foreign investment questions and on matters of public and administrative law. "Ricardo Alves Silva is very responsive and provides excellent insight regarding both the Timorese law and overall political dynamics." "Ricardo has demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the oil and gas industry, and is able to handle complex matters and provide business-oriented legal solutions."
João Leite is a partner in Miranda & Associados' Lisbon office, where he advises across a range of banking and finance, corporate and resources-related mandates. "João Leite is attentive, very responsible and knows the specificities of Timor-Leste very well." "João has great experience and knowledge of the market. He is very agile and flexible in terms of analysing the problems and finding the suitable solutions."