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Chambers and Partners distinguishes AVM Advogados in the Global Guide 2023 ranking.

 We are very pleased with the distinction of AVM Advogados, in the Global Guide 2023 ranking by the renowned Chambers and Partners in Band 2 in the category of General Business Law Firm in Angola.

 António Vicente Marques, Managing Partner is highlighted, in Band 1, as Leading Lawyer and local counsel.

 "António Vicente Marques is well placed to act on a broad range of matters including banking, corporate and telecommunications issues, as well as contentious mandates. He enjoys a solid reputation in the market for his longstanding expertise and depth of knowledge in Angola."– Client Feedback

 AVM was also distinguished in Band 4 as General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Abroad), in Angola, with emphasis in corporate / M&A area.

Following this link to access da ranking: https://chambers.com/legal-rankings/general-business-law-angola-2:852:15:1

AVM Advogados was ranked among the top 50 firms by Law.com International. 

AVM ranked as Top Tier Firm by Legal 500 – 2022 Edition

AVM was distinguished in Tier 1, by the Legal 500, in the 2022 edition, in the Local Firm category in Angola.

In the individual rankings, Sandra Teixeira da Silva, Partner, and Hélder Fernandes Carrazedo, Senio Associate were highlighted in this edition

All the information available here: https://www.legal500.com/firms/14771-avm/57295-luanda-angola/#section-107335

AVM Advogados was recognized by Chambers and Partners, in the Global Guide 2022, in Band 2, as General Business Law Firm, in Angola.

António Vicente Marques, Managing Partner is highlighted, in Band 1, as local counsel.

António Vicente Marques is well placed to act on a broad range of matters including banking, corporate and telecommunications issues, as well as contentious mandates. He enjoys a solid reputation in the market for his longstanding expertise and depth of knowledge in Angola.

"António Vicente Marques is very experienced in Angola." – Client Feedback

AVM was also distinguished in Band 4 as General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Abroad), in Angola. Tiago Pereira Monteiro, Senior Associate, is mentioned as a notable practitioner.

AVM Advogados was distinguished in Tier 1, by Legal 500, in the 2021 edition, in the Local Firm category.

Clients appreciate that the firm "has a solid team with a good understanding of Angolan laws and business procedures."

Other interviewees point to the group's "in-depth expertise" in regard to local laws.

António Vicente Marques is well placed to act on a broad range of matters including banking, corporate and telecommunications issues. Peers appreciate that he is "very good, competent and easy to work with." A client noted his long-standing expertise, stating: "He has a depth of knowledge of the evolution of the law, which is extremely helpful."

AVM Advogados was ranked among the top 50 firms by Law.com International. 

HPF Advogados was distinguished in Band 3 by the Legal 500 – 2020 Edition as Local Firm in Mozambique.

At HPF Advogados - AVM Legal Network Member, managing partner Hélder Paulo Frechaut advises across a broad spectrum of legal areas, including corporate, commercial, banking, foreign investment and employment. Gisela Teresa Chunguane is a key contact at the senior associate level. – Legal 500

‘The team is very helpful and capable. They will always take the extra step in order to assist you.‘ – Client Feedback

‘Hélder Paulo Frechaut is professional and highly regarded by our company.‘ – Client Feedback

AVM was ranked, in Band 2, as a Leading Firm.

"Foreign investment and oil and gas projects are mainstays at AVM, which grew its banking and finance practice through its involvement in several large-scale financing and capital markets transactions. Managing partner António Vicente Marques heads the team in Luanda, which works closely with colleagues in the firm's Lisbon office, including Sandra Teixeira da Silva." - Legal 500

Recently, Chambers & Partnerspublished their results for 2019, with AVM Advogados being distinguished, once again, as a TOP ranked Leading Firm by the International directory in Band 2 in the category of General Business Law in Angola and Local Firm.

“The team is well known for handling corporate, labour, finance and tax issues. Its clients emanate from the construction and energy sectors and the firm is also accustomed to dealing with the marketing of pharmaceuticals. Clients are pleased with the firm's responsiveness and report that the team is "always available. They show professionalism and competence." Interviewees are also quick to point to the firm's "complete knowledge of Angolan law." -  Chambers and Partners

“Antonio Vicente Marques as a "strategist" whose skills are useful for "very complex matters." He is singled out for his "Angolan experience; you feel it through his know-how and network." He focuses his practice on labour, finance, foreign investment and tax matters.” Chambers and Partners

AVM was also ranked as Leading Individual, distinguishing António Vicente Marques, Founding Partner of AVM, in the area of General Business Law Angola.

AVM was ranked as a leading firm in the area of General Business Law Angola.

AVM was ranked as a leading law firm in the area of Business law in the 2017 Directory of Chambers and Partners Global.

AVM was also ranked highly in the areas of corporate/M&A, Employment and Banking and Finance.

AVM Advogados was classified, in Band 2, among the best law firms in the areas of Corporate and Labor.

IFLR is the market-leading financial law publication for lawyers specializing in international finance in financial institutions, corporates and in private practice.

AVM was ranked as a leading law Firm in the area of Financial and Corporate for 2016. 

AVM was ranked as a leading law firm in the area of Business Law in the 2016 Directory of Chambers and Partners Global.

AVM was also ranked highly in the areas of Corporate/M&A, Employment and Banking and Finance.

AVM was ranked as one of the top law firms in several practice areas: Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Employment, Energy and Environment, Shipping and Transport.