CAZOSSociedade de Advogados, RL
Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

Specialized legal advisory for the oil and energy sector in Angola. Expertise in PSAs, Joint Operating Agreements (JOA), and regulation in Luanda.

Oil & Gas

We provide integrated legal advisory to operators, service providers, and investors in the Angolan oil sector, in upstream, midstream, and downstream operations, with focus on complex contractual structures, consortium governance, and regulatory compliance in environments of high financial and operational exposure.

Our work covers the entire project cycle, from initial structuring and licensing to contractual execution, risk management, and dispute resolution, combining legal rigor with knowledge of the operational context in Angola, based in Luanda and operating in Cabinda and other relevant provinces when applicable.

Our Services

  • Petroleum Contracts

    Negotiation and management of PSAs and Joint Operating Agreements (JOA).

  • Local Content

    Strategic consultancy for compliance with Local Content legislation.

  • Mergers & Acquisitions (Energy)

    Due diligence and structuring of operations in the energy sector.

Frequently asked questions

The first step is a professional enquiry (form or e-mail) with a brief description of the context and the stage of the matter. Accepting an engagement always depends on a prior conflict-of-interest check and agreement on confidentiality. This information is not legal advice and does not create an attorney–client relationship until formalised.