General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Cabo Verde
Band 1
Contact number
(00351) 21 312 1330About
Provided by Raposo Bernardo & Associados
The largest office at Cape Verde with 15 lawyers local and abroad, offering more than 25 years’ experience of participating in the most innovative and relevant projects, regularly representing the interests of national and international players, investment and commercial banks, investment funds, financial intermediaries, and government entities, in legal matters concerning banking, energy, aviation, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, tourism and leisure, and construction and infrastructure.
Our expertise includes advising on operations such as corporate finance and major project finance; large M&A transactions; privatisations; PPP projects; large infrastructure projects; drafts of banking, financial markets and insurance legislation; and working closely with major international law firms.
Extended track record regarding operations of foreign investors from China, Germany, UK, Japan, Canada, Brazil or Iberia:
- Advising more than 30 banks operating in the country
- 6 out of the 20 largest banks of the world are our Clients in Cabo Verde
- Legistics for Government and legislative reforms
- The most relevant PPPs
- Intervention in all the 5 privatizations already concluded
- Legal intervention in 7 out of 10 foreign investment projects in the infrastructures sector: railway, highway, airports and large public equipment
The firm is the expert author of both Chambers Doing Business in Cabo Verde and Chambers Investing in Cabo Verde Guides.
Chambers Review
Raposo Bernardo & Associados is a leading law firm noted for its strong market presence and consistent activity on high-profile mandates in Cabo Verde. The local office is highly experienced advising both domestic and foreign companies on real estate, corporate, energy and finance issues. Its enviable client portfolio consists of significant players from the aviation, banking and insurance sectors, as well as public authorities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the best group of lawyers I know. It is an excellent team which is very deep, experienced and commercially focused. They provide outstanding client service."
"Every time I consult with Raposo Bernardo & Associados for a major transaction, it is handled with the utmost care and professionalism."
"They respond quickly and are always available for our needs."
"They have the best group of lawyers I know. It is an excellent team which is very deep, experienced and commercially focused. They provide outstanding client service."
"Every time I consult with Raposo Bernardo & Associados for a major transaction, it is handled with the utmost care and professionalism."
"They respond quickly and are always available for our needs."
Notable Practitioners
Júlio Martins Junior is experienced at handling complex matters in the real estate, insurance and tourism sectors. He assists both domestic and international companies.
"He knows everything there is to know in Cabo Verde; he is an exceptional lawyer."
"Júlio is extremely dedicated and attentive. He is very clear in the presentation of solutions and very practical in how he implements them."
"He is very smart, focused on obtaining results and able to solve the most complex problems."
Ranked Lawyers at
Raposo Bernardo & Associados
Cabo Verde
Members
Provided by Raposo Bernardo & Associados
Industries
Provided by Raposo Bernardo & Associados
Aviation
Banking
Construction and Real estate
Distribution and Retail
Energy and Environment
Financial services
Health and Pharmaceutical
Insurance
Shipping
Telecom and Technologies
Tourism and Hotels