Who we are

FBL Advogados (Faria de Bastos, Lopes & Associados) is one of Angola's oldest, most prestigious and well-known law firms. Internationally recognised in the most prestigious directories such as Chambers and Partners and Legal 500.

With a team specialised in the various areas of law and with recognised experience in the main fields of economic activity in Angola, we provide our clients high-quality, rigorous and independent services.

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Values

The practice of law at FBL Advogados is governed by a strict ethical code, based on the independence of its lawyers and on the refusal of any kind of commitment or connection of a political, economic, religious or other nature.

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Valores

Newsletters

Presidential Decree No. 675/25 of 15 August

Tax Regions | Establishes the composition of the Tax Regions, granting them the status of decentralized public services of the General Tax Administration at the regional level.

Organic Law No. 1/25 of 6 August

The amendment to the Organic Law of the Supreme Court arises within the framework of the reform of the Angolan judicial system, with the aim of adapting the organization and functioning of the highest court of ordinary jurisdiction to the current demands of the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers.

Presidential Decree No. 147/25 of 30 July

Published on 30 July, Presidential Decree No. 147/25 of 30 July establishes the legal framework and procedure applicable to the disposal and legal regularization of residential properties that were confiscated, built, or acquired by the State up to the year 2008.

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What’s new

FBL Advogados at the IBA Annual Conference 2025 in Toronto

João Bravo da Costa and Tatiana Serrão will take part in the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference, which will be held in Toronto, Canada, from 2 to 7 November.

Victor Ceita and Neuza Melão Dias join LEX Africa Conference 2025

Victor Ceita and Neuza Melão Dias, partners at FBL Advogados, will participate in the LEX Africa Conference 2025 - “A New Era for Africa in a Changing Global Landscape”, taking place on 16 October in Maputo, Mozambique.

João Bravo da Costa to speak at webinar on Real Estate Investment in Africa

João Bravo da Costa, partner at FBL Advogados, will be a speaker at the webinar “Investing in Real Estate in Africa”, organised by IBA.

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Notícias

History

FROM THE ISOLATED PRACTICE OF LAW TO THE INTERNATIONAL REFERENCED LAW

In 2004, some of the current partners of FBL ADVOGADOS decided to merge their firms, creating the first law firm in Angola with a similar approach to modern international law firms.

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História

Team

Our team is prepared to provide our customers with the best quality services and the highest professionalism, with the aim of constantly satisfying the interests of the people and entities that seek us.

Being a young, dynamic and technically well prepared team, we make every effort to a constant and continuous update on what surrounds us, investing in training and new learning.

One of the main characteristics of our Team is its ability to communicate with Customers in your original language. All of our employees are fluent in at least two languages.

Always following computer innovations and innovations in terms of communications, both the office, like its employees, are experienced users of new technologies information, making them indispensable tools for their work.

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Reconhecimento

Recognition

FBL Advogados was included in the list of the 50 largest law firms of the year in the African market, in a ranking promoted by the publisher Law.com International, in partnership with Africa Legal.

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Sustentabilidade

Sustainability

The lawyers at FBL Advogados are seriously committed to contributing to the development of Angolan society, providing pro bono legal advice to charitable institutions and individuals in need.

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Associações

Associations

Through an important network of partnerships with other entities and foreign law firms, we provide excellent legal services, adapted to the needs of our clients in any country in the world.

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Parcerias Internacionais

International Partnerships

FBL Advogados has established a partnership with Abreu Advogados, one of Portugal's largest and most prestigious law firms. This partnership is the result of the convergence of values, philosophy and ways of acting of both companies.

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Expertise

Competências

Practice Areas

Áreas

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Sectors

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Jurisdictions

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Join our team

We value Angolan talent and we seek those who share our values and our way of being in the legal profession. We want to continue to count on the best professionals in Angola, who see the world from a different perspective, more innovative, rigorous and up to date.

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Contactos

FALE CONNOSCO

FBL Advogados | Luanda - Angola

Kitanda Plaza Building,
Rua Cirilo da Conceição Silva, Nº 12-20,
2nd floor, Luanda - Angola

Tel: (+244) 222 334 978 | 222 335 035 | 222 335 556

Fax: (+258) 222 393 273

Email: fbl@fbladvogados.com

JLA Advogados | Maputo - Mozambique

Rua dos Desportistas, nº. 691, Edifício JAT 6.1
13º Piso - Fracção Norte

Maputo - Mozambique