Law Firms in Guinea-Bissau (2026)
Find the leading law firms in Guinea-Bissau: firm profiles, practice areas and direct contacts.
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Global Law Lists has 6 law firms in Guinea-Bissau, most in Bissau (6). The practice areas they list most are Business and Corporate Law, Tax Law and Real Estate Law. 3 law firms on this page list a phone number (see contact numbers).
Law firm and legal consultancy in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, founded in 1992.
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: Energy Law
Address: Avenida Pansau Na Isna, Nº 23 C, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Address: Avenida Pansau Na Isna, Nº 23 C, Bissau
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
CRA Guine-Bissau is a law firm with an office in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: General Practice
Address: Rua 12 de Setembro, no 9, 1o andar, B. de Setembro, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Address: Rua 12 de Setembro, no 9, 1o andar, B. de Setembro
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
DCS Law Firm is a law firm with an office in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: General Practice
Address: Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Bissau-based law and legal-consultancy firm serving domestic and international clients, listed within Sérvulo & Associados' Sérvulo Latitu...
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: Capital Markets Law
Address: Rua Angola Nº 17-A, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Address: Rua Angola Nº 17-A, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
GB Legal is listed on Global Law Lists as a law firm in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: General Practice
Address: Av. Dom Settimio Arturo Ferrazzeta, P.O. Box 127, Bairro de Luanda, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Address: Av. Dom Settimio Arturo Ferrazzeta, P.O. Box 127, Bairro de Luanda
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
General-practice law firm in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, with a team of 16 lawyers.
Capabilities/Areas:Practice: General Practice
Address: Av. Amílcar Cabral e Domingos Ramos, Rua 13, Nº 11, CP N° 1239, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Address: Av. Amílcar Cabral e Domingos Ramos, Rua 13, Nº 11, CP N° 1239, Bissau
State: Bissau
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Contact numbers for law firms in Guinea-Bissau
- Equitas – Advocacia & Consultoria JurídicaBissau, Guinea-Bissau+245 966183974
- GB LegalBissau, Guinea-Bissau+245955863766
- J&L AdvogadosBissau, Guinea-Bissau+245 956 377 777
As listed on each profile. Profiles compiled from public sources are unverified until the firm claims them; call to confirm before you rely on a number.
Questions about law firms in Guinea-Bissau
What are the contact numbers of law firms in Guinea-Bissau?
As listed on their profiles: Equitas – Advocacia & Consultoria Jurídica (+245 966183974), GB Legal (+245955863766) and J&L Advogados (+245 956 377 777). Each profile also gives the office address and website.
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Find Trusted Lawyers in Guinea-Bissau | Legal Services Across Africa
Finding qualified lawyers in Guinea-Bissau is important for navigating this small West African nation's legal system, based on Portuguese civil law. As an OHADA member state and one of the world's leading cashew-producing countries, Guinea-Bissau presents specific legal considerations. Law firms in Guinea-Bissau provide necessary legal guidance, and Global Law Lists helps you connect with verified legal services in Guinea-Bissau, part of our Africa legal directory.
Understanding Guinea-Bissau's Legal System
Guinea-Bissau's legal system is based on Portuguese civil law. The Constitution of 1984 (amended in 1991, 1993, and 1996) is the supreme law. Guinea-Bissau joined OHADA, adopting the harmonized commercial law framework. Customary law influences personal status and land disputes, particularly in rural areas.
Court Hierarchy and Judicial Structure
The judiciary includes: sector courts; regional courts; and the Supremo Tribunal de Justiça (Supreme Court of Justice). The OHADA CCJA handles final commercial appeals.
Bar Association and Regulatory Framework
The Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau regulates the profession. Guinea-Bissau has a very small bar of approximately 50-100 registered lawyers, mostly in Bissau.
Fee Structures and Legal Costs
Among the region's lowest. Fees are negotiable given the small market. Written fee agreements recommended.
Can Foreign Lawyers Practice in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Must work with locally admitted counsel. Portuguese lawyers may find the process more accessible.
Key Practice Areas in Demand
OHADA commercial law; fisheries and maritime law; real estate and land law; agricultural law (cashew production); family law; criminal defense; tax law; labor law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawyers in Guinea-Bissau
What types of lawyers are available?
OHADA commercial, fisheries, maritime, real estate, agricultural, family law, criminal defense, and tax.
Can foreign lawyers practice?
No. Portuguese lawyers may have easier access.
How do I verify credentials?
Contact the Ordem dos Advogados da Guiné-Bissau.
Find verified lawyers in Guinea-Bissau through the Global Law Lists directory. Part of our Africa legal directory, listings cover Bissau and the wider continent.
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