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Luís Borba Rodrigues
Managing Partner

Lawyer

Luís Borba Rodrigues

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  • Portuguese
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Luís Borba Rodrigues is the Managing Partner of CMS LBR,  CMS ´associated firm in Angola.

With over 20 years of experience, Luís advises clients with a special focus on energy, commercial, corporate, banking and finance, real estate, public and foreign investment sectors.

Luís has extensive experience in assisting international clients with foreign investment processes, notably with the setting up of joint ventures and incorporation of companies. Luís has participated in and advised clients on several public tenders, privatization processes, processes for collection of public debt, public companies management, real estate matters, as well as on critical foreign exchange regulations. He has also been very active in advising on corporate dissolution and liquidation processes, day-to-day issues, the adoption of reorganization measures, as well as bankruptcy matters.

Advising on the legal regime applicable to the Energy industry – whether related to the petroleum or the renewables sector – has been at the core of Luís intervention.

Luís is individually ranked Band 3 for General Business Law: Angola in Chambers Global, 2026, and is recommended for Angola Local Firms, by Legal 500, 2026.

Awards & Recognitions
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    Luís Borba Rodrigues is a lawyer with a high level of legal knowledge. He is upright and communicative and has a love for the work he does.
    Chambers Global (2026)
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    The practice is jointly led by Luis Borba Rodrigues and Silvino Domingos, Borba Rodrigues specialises in energy matters and assists international clients in foreign investments, including establishing joint ventures and companies. Domingos concentrates on the insurance sector, with additional proficiency in corporate law, intellectual property, tax, and compliance.
    Legal 500 (2024)
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    The group is jointly led by managing partner Luis Borba Rodrigues and Silvino Domingos. Luís Borba Rodrigues has a wealth of experience advising international clients on investment projects, joint ventures and company incorporation matters, and Domingos manages a broad practice, covering IP, corporate law, tax, labour and anti-money laundering matters.
    Legal 500 (2023)

Memberships & Roles

  • Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2001
  • Member of the Angolan Bar Association since 2012

Education

  • Law degree, Faculdade de Direito do Porto,  Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Insights by Luís

CMS LBR reaffirms its position in Angola with a promotion to Tier 2 in The Legal 500

CMS LBR reaffirms its position in Angola with a promotion to Tier 2 in The Legal 500

25 Mar 2026 1 min read
CMS LBR recognised in Chambers Global 2026 directory

CMS LBR recognised in Chambers Global 2026 directory

12 Feb 2026 1 min read
CMS debates “Infrastructure in Angola: Opportunities and Challenges”

CMS debates “Infrastructure in Angola: Opportunities and Challenges”

08 Oct 2025 2 min read
Lusophone Africa Snapshot | March 2025

Lusophone Africa Snapshot | March 2025

17 Mar 2025 2 min read
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