Angola is a Southern African nation whose varied terrain encompasses tropical Atlantic beaches, a labyrinthine system of rivers and Sub-Saharan desert that extends across the border into Namibia.
Angola is rich in natural resources, particularly oil, diamonds, and minerals, providing a solid foundation for economic growth. The government is actively working on diversifying the economy through investments in agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism. Angola’s expanding middle class also promises growth in retail and services.
Angola follows a civil law system influenced by Portuguese law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 2010, and the judiciary consists of the Supreme Court, provincial courts, and municipal courts. There are also specialized courts for labor and administrative issues.
- Energy and Mining Law: Advising on exploration, extraction, and regulatory compliance in the oil, gas, and mining sectors.
- Corporate Law: Assisting with company formation, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- Investment Law: Legal support for foreign direct investments, including investment agreements and regulatory compliance.
- Real Estate Law: Advising on property acquisition, leasing, and development.
- Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in arbitration and litigation.
- Southern African Development Community (SADC): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among Southern African countries.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): Angola has several BITs to protect and encourage foreign investments.
- African Union (AU): Active participant in AU initiatives and programs.
- SADC: Plays a significant role in regional economic and political matters.
- United Nations (UN): Member state involved in multiple UN agencies and peacekeeping missions.
- Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC): Influences global oil markets and policies.
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Director, Head of Civil & OHADA law
With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Abdoul Mtoka is armed with a wealth of recognised experience in legal matters across Africa and Europe including in France, Belgium, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania, as well as in OHADA member States such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Congo, Mali, Chad, Togo, Burkina Faso, among others.
Africase Attorneys is an international business law firm specialising in cross-border transactions, litigation, and arbitration across Africa. For decades, our international advocates developed an in-depth understanding of Africa and are working in the major capitals of Africa. We provide first-class and innovative legal solutions in Africa to our international clients including international corporations, NGOs, public institutions and States, international organisations, as well as local clients for their international transactions or interactions with foreign persons and entities. Along with an in-depth knowledge of Africa and its cultures, Africase Attorneys offer innovative, timely and efficient legal solutions specifically tailored to meet our international clients’ requirements and deadlines for their operations within the continent.