The informative newsletter, Lusophone Africa Snapshot, shaped by CMS Portugal's Lusophone Africa expertise area and dedicated to Portuguese-speaking African countries is now available.
The opening article of this edition focuses on the African economy and the new generation of lawyers. It is authored by our Associate Lourenço do Vale e Vasconcelos Quintão, who, as a representative of this new generation, emphasises that young people are 'as fast as the continent's economy'.
He states:
“Our speed is driven by precision, adaptability, and a deep commitment to our clients. We strive to be more than legal advisors; aiming to be strategic partners.”.”
This month's 'Did you know that…' section deals with the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the European Union and Angola (SIFA EU-ANG), introducing the context, objectives, next steps, and a critical assessment, under the question: 'Did you know that the Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement between the EU and Angola has already entered into force and is compatible with the existing Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs)? Access this information in the document available on Snapshot, which we share below.
In the dedicated section for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) matters in African countries, the 'Green Corner', we highlight three financial and environmental developments in Cape Verde, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Mozambique, respectively.
This newsletter also includes business news on the latest developments in Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe, as well as a review of legal news from Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe.
The February 2025 newsletter is available below:
