General Business Law - Timor-Leste
What the team is known for
VdA maintains a respected practice in Dili, supported by its offices in 11 other lusophone or francophone jurisdictions. It principally handles oil and gas and telecoms mandates, and also offers expertise in banking, M&A and tax, among other areas. The firm acts for a number of government entities as well as private sector clients, including banks and oil and gas companies.
Work highlights
VdA advised Timor-Leste National Petroleum and Minerals Authority on the drafting of all the regulations and ancillary legal statutes, model contract and templates for the first Mining Code with the Timor-Leste Government and National Parliament.
Notable practitioners
Lisbon-based Catarina Pinto Correia is a key contact for clients.