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Financial and corporate

Dentons LEAD is a law firm based in Angola. In 2020 the firm formed a combination with international law firm Dentons.

 

Focusses / specialisms

 

The firm has a focus on financial and corporate transactions within the banking, mining, oil and gas industries.

 

Key clients

Key clients of the firm include Standard Chartered Bank, Hemera Capital Partners, Tosyali Group, KSB Valves and Pumps, Standard Bank, Fresenius Medical Care, Goodyear, SITA EMEA, SITA, Sodiba – Sociedade de Distribuição de Bebidas de Angola and Lda.

 

Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

During the research period the firm was active in financial and corporate matters.

In financial and corporate markets, the firm worked on financing, sovereign finance, real estate projects, private acquisitions, asset acquisitions, joint venture deals for clients connected with banking, mining, oil and gas, investment management, agriculture sectors.

 

Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Standard Chartered Bank €149 million sovereign finance agreement

ODDO BHF Aktiengesellschaft €337 million sovereign finance agreement

 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

Banking and finance                                                                                     

 

"They are always available, knowledgeable and hard working. Novelty does not scare them. In fact, they are keen to seek alternatives and new approaches, a quality really important in an emerging economy such as Angola. Their practice aligns with international standards."

 

M&A                                                                                       

 

"Reputation. Approach to the problem. Legal justifications. Support of the client."

"The team is knowledgeable, always available, responsive and, most of all, willing to explore new solutions."

"Prompt, client-focused legal support."

 

Antonio Caxito Marques       

"Quick-thinking and eloquent."

 

Itweva Nogueira        

"Resourcefulness. Knowledge of the law. Interested in solving the problem.

Very good support of the client."

 

Djamila Pinto de Andrade     

"Djamila is top notch experienced lawyer with an excellent comprehension of business economics, practical, hard working and with a great mood. Always smiling in spite of every day difficulties. Looking out for clients' interests all the time."

 "One of the best lawyers I have worked with. Fast and solution-driven. Perfect commercial approach and concern with client's specific needs."

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
ODDO BHF Aktiengesellschaft - Financing
2021-02-06
Dentons LEAD
Angola
Financing
Djamila Pinto de Andrade
ODDO BHF Aktiengesellschaft
Lender
SODIBA - Sociedade de Distribuição de Bebidas de Angola - Financing
2021-09-14
Dentons LEAD
Angola
Financing
Raquel Lourenço
SODIBA - Sociedade de Distribuição de Bebidas de Angola
Borrower
Standard Chartered Bank - Financing
2022-02-26
Dentons LEAD
Angola
Financing
Djamila Pinto de Andrade
Standard Chartered Bank
Lender
M&A
New hires were made across the M&A, corporate and finance teams at leading firms across the UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia
M&A
The tie-up will allow Dentons to better position itself to meet clients’ needs across Greater China, the firm said
M&A
New hires were made in the corporate, M&A, PE and finance practices in Washington, Houston, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich and London
New hires were made across the finance, antitrust, energy and project finance practices in Dallas, Northern California, Brussels and Hong Kong
M&A
New hires were made across the corporate and M&A practices in New York City, Boston, Frankfurt and Toronto
M&A
The firm’s innovation and intelligence director for Europe, and the co-head of Europe corporate and M&A practice, talk about the firm’s proprietary AI tool, M&A use cases and cost implications
M&A
Sources in Africa and Western Asia say businesses need to manage their legal budgets carefully to stay competitive in economically volatile regions
New hires were made across the finance and funds practices in Singapore, Riyadh, Brussels, Washington, DC and New York
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