Arsenio Lampiao is a Harvard‑trained attorney and finance professional with more than13 years’ experience guiding clients through complex cross‑border transactions and high‑stakes disputes on three continents. As the firm’s Managing Partner, he leads a multidisciplinary network of lawyers and financial consultants located in every major financial market—from New York, London and Dubai to Singapore and São Paulo—providing clients with seamless, 24‑hour coverage across time zones.

Arsenio’s practice spans fund formation, project finance, distressed‑asset workouts and international litigation.  He has structured or negotiated transactions exceeding US $1 billion, including the pioneering Africa Conservation & Communities Tourism Fund and a US $500 million pan‑African climate infrastructure vehicle backed by development‑finance institutions.

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Contact

• Email: arsenio@lampiao.law
• Bar admission: New York
• Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French (basic)

Current Mandates

• Fund formation for U.S. impact investors (Delaware,     Luxembourg & Cayman)
• Corporate litigation before the Delaware Court of     Chancery
• Fraud & asset‑recovery litigation in the     Southern District of New York
• Formation and licensing of crypto‑asset companies in     Europe, the U.S. and Asia

Areas of Focus

1. Fund Formation & Regulatory Advisory
       Climate, conservation, real‑estate and private‑credit funds
2. Project & Structured Finance
       Mines, renewables, ports and infrastructure across Africa
3. Distressed Assets & Restructuring
       Turnarounds, debt work‑outs and multi‑lender negotiations
4. Cross‑Border Litigation
       Shareholder, fraud and enforcement proceedings

Representative Transactions

• US $70 M —     Africa Conservation & Communities Tourism Fund: design, launch and     regulatory restructuring (Mauritius → Luxembourg)
• US $500 M —     Pan‑African Climate Infrastructure Fund: structuring and DFI onboarding
• US $900 M —     Graphite‑mining turnaround, Cabo Delgado (Mozambique)
• US $600 M —     Sustainable real‑estate fund advisory (Washington DC & Maryland)
• US $130 M —     Maputo Port infrastructure finance: syndicated credit agreements

Credentials

Education

• LL.M., Harvard Law School —     International Finance
• LL.M., University of Oregon —     Energy & Environmental Law (Fulbright Scholar)
• LL.B., Eduardo  Mondlane University —     Law

Awards & Affiliations

• ALI‑YL Honouree (2023)
• African & National Moot Court — Best Oralist
• Founder, Harvard Human Rights & Business     Association

Worldwide Presence

From New York to Singapore, our associates operate in the hubs that matter most to your investments.  The firm maintains on‑the‑ground capability through at rusted network of attorneys, chartered accountants, CFA charter‑holders and sector specialists able to assemble bespoke teams for each engagement.

Key locations: New York, London, Madrid, Zurich, Dubai, Astana, Tel Aviv, Singapore, Mauritius, Maputo

Need strategic counsel?

Email Arsenio directly at arsenio@lampiao.law or phone our switchboard on +44 20 0000 0000 to arrange an introductory call.