Law Firm GomesTax and legal adviser
Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2008Supervising trials and lawsuits, negotiation/draft and conclusion of “out of court settlements” leading to reduce outstanding legal cases by over 80%. Legal reporting. Legal representation with various Congolese authorities and governing bodies, negotiation with labor unions. Solving administrative issues (Tax, Hydrocarbons, Environmental, Maritime, Mining administration, Customs, Trade, Labor). Reviews of tax back adjustments, real estate management. Negotiation/draft and review of contracts in English-French-Spanish. Legal Survey, Interpretation of local Rules and Regulations. Production Sharing contract interpretation. Invitation to bids, audit and follow up of subcontractors: compliance with the contract by subcontractors, inquire into their tax and legal status, assessment of risks which can be borne by the client within the framework of contracts signed with subcontractors. Opening and closure of temporary projects. Setting up of companies, renewal of branches, draft and modification of bylaws according OHADA regulations, pledge of shares, media and legal guidance concerning a wrecked PSV hired by an oil company, participation to oil bidding rounds, de-pollution operations, nuclear material importation. Implementation of QHS/FCPA/ S.O regulations. Investigations concerning embezzlement, non-authorized transfer of technology, corruption, extortion, trademark infringements, organization of disciplinary procedures. Headhunting REF: Halliburton, Tidewater Intl, Bourbon Offshore Surf, Pride South Pacific LLC, Shell UK, Saibos, Perenco, SMIT Salvage, National Congolese oil Company.