FTL Advogados

Real Estate

The Real Estate Law practice area of ​​FTL Advogados has the experience and  know - how  to provide advice on the core business of real estate, on complex investment structures, including real estate funds, real estate financing, environmental law, construction and planning. 

Among the services provided in this area we highlight the following:

• Real estate construction 
•  Corporate use and  leasing​ 
• Real estate development and planning 
• Real Estate Litigation and Disputes  
• Financing and  Real Estate Funds  
• Real estate investments, joint ventures and investment structuring 
•  Property taxes​ 

Our Real Estate Law practice area is made up of a team specialized in regularizing the legal situation and registering properties. 

Recent experience: 

• Support to the Angolan subsidiary of a Swedish international group in the sale of a building complex to the Angolan state
• Support to real estate developers in the negotiation and execution of a contractual package for the implementation of a residential real estate project  on the island of Luanda 
• Support and assistance to various Angolan companies in the registration and transfer of real estate 
• Support to real estate developer in registering horizontal property of luxury housing complex

Labor and Pensions

Specially focused on providing comprehensive employment consultancy, working as a team with the client to strategically define solutions adapted to the activity carried out  by the  client. 

We advise Fortune Global 500 companies on the full range of employment issues, as well as small and medium-sized companies starting their first business in Angola, as well as those expanding their operations abroad. 

We recognize the importance of human capital and assume our role in the success of our clients. 

 We highlight the following services that we provide: 

• Executive compensation and  employee benefits 
• Restructuring and collective dismissals 
• Negotiation with unions 
• Data protection 
• Internal Policies and  Compliance 
• Disciplinary procedures and termination of contracts  
• Pension and retirement funds 

 Recent experience: 

• Daily consultancy to service providers in the oil sector on all aspects and issues of human resources management, as well as compliance with obligations in terms of recruitment and management of  human resources in accordance with the rules applicable to the sector of activity . 
• Daily assistance to the Angolan subsidiary of an  international  private security company in all aspects of its human resources management 
• Preparation and review of manuals, policies, guidelines and internal standards and regulations for clients from various business sectors 

Corporate , Commercial  and M&A 

Our Commercial Law practice area is dedicated to providing legal advice in the following areas: 

• Commercial contracts, including agency and distribution, advertising and marketing, and supply contracts
   
• Sales and distribution agreements 
• Supply chain services 

The corporate law area has extensive experience in advising companies, providing strategic support for decisions that are critical to their success. 

We provide advice on domestic and cross-  border transactions , providing our clients with multidisciplinary teams. 

Our team is involved in matters related to Corporate Law and transactions, such as: 

• Private Investment – ​​presentation and monitoring of internal and external private investment projects. 
• Mergers, acquisitions and divestments 
• Private Equity
   
• Restructurings
   
• Joint  Ventures and Strategic Alliances 
• Corporate governance 
• Privatizations 
• Due diligence processes  for the acquisition or merger of companies and corporate groups  
   
• Restructuring and reorganization of national and international groups 

Recent experience:

• We assisted an international waste treatment company in the due diligence process for the acquisition of an Angolan waste treatment company, covering all aspects related to regulatory, labor, corporate, litigation and real estate issues.
• Legal support to several multinational companies regarding their private investment projects and the structuring and implementation of their partnerships in Angola
• Drafting and negotiating contracts in transactions for the supply of generators and energy solutions for public and private real estate projects 

Intellectual Property 

Intellectual Property is one of the most important resources a company can have. FTL Advogados works with its clients on a daily basis to actively and efficiently protect and enhance these strategic assets. 

We are focused on the national and international protection of these rights, as well as providing daily advice to our clients, which implies, simultaneously, a proactive , vigilant role and a reactive stance on the part of our team. 

We represent our clients before courts and other authorities to protect their rights in this area, which are often critical to the success of their business. 

We also regularly deal with due diligence and valuation of companies' intellectual property assets and with strategic consultancy. 

 Recent Experience: 

• Legal advice to international companies in the registration and defense of their intellectual property in Angola
• Support in the legal defense of the registration of national and international trademarks in Angola