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Personal data protection in Angola is regulated by Law No. 22/11 of 17 June 11, the Personal Data Protection Law (LPDP), which determines the legal rules applicable to the processing of personal data. Various regulatory obligations related to compliance with the LPDP provide for notification to the regulator, the Data Protection Agency (APD).

As part of the privatization programme in force in Angola (PROPRIV), the President of the Republic, through four Presidential Orders, has recently determined four state transactions.

ADCA has prepared a comprehensive guide to anaylse the rules and measures applied during COVID-19. This guide will be updated periodically in accordance with the new laws of the State of Emergency in Angola.

DLA Piper Africa has showcased its pan-African strength at the African Legal Awards 2024 by securing several prestigious awards, including the highly coveted African Network/Alliance of the Year award and three out of four regional awards.

DLA Piper Africa is proud to announce its partnership with 2024 Olympic Gold medallist and African sprint sensation, Letsile Tebogo.

DLA Piper, together with its DLA Piper Africa offices, this year achieved the number one legal advisor position across Africa & the Middle East, according to Mergermarket's league tables. Despite a subdued market for global M&A in 2023, DLA Piper completed more deals than any other firm.

DLA Piper has been named “Africa-Wide Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year” at this year’s Chambers Africa Awards. The awards recognise a law firm’s pre-eminence in the region reflecting achievements over the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth and excellence in client service.

These distinguished Women Leaders have been commended for their outstanding reputation within their markets, working on complex deals and having risen to hold leadership roles within their firms and practices.