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DTA provides expert assistance in administrative law issues, guiding clients through regulatory compliance and administrative appeals, being endowed with a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks.

DTA specializes in offering informed advice to banks and financial institutions, covering a diverse range of transactions, licensing and financial regulation. Our expertise enables clients to make sound financial decisions and navigate the intricacies of the dynamic financial sector.

Since 2015, through its ongoing support to Ho Musan Ida (WithOnSeed) –
Timor-Leste's first internationally certified “Gold Standard” voluntary carbon credit project  –, DTA has been involved in negotiations with the Government of Timor-Leste on the country’s first Memorandum of Understanding relating to carbon credits, as well as drafting project agreements and advising principally on land ownership issues relating to the project.

DTA specializes in contract law, offering guidance in drafting, negotiating, and enforcing contracts across industries. Our focus is on fostering legally sound agreements to support strong business relationships.

In the realm of corporate affairs, DTA provides comprehensive guidance and strategic counsel to businesses, ensuring adept navigation through complex corporate landscapes. With extensive expertise in dealing with SERVE for business registration and licensing, we streamline the process, allowing our clients to focus on their operations while we handle the regulatory and compliance aspects efficiently.

Navigating through Timor-Leste immigration laws demands superlative in-country experience and meticulous attention to detail, and DTA excels in providing expert guidance in immigration matters  to both national and foreign clients. Whether for individuals, NGOs or businesses, our team offers comprehensive counsel on visa applications, immigration law compliance, and citizenship matters.

DTA understands the significance of intellectual property protection, including copyrights. While Timor-Leste is still developing in this area, our expertise in intellectual property law ensures tailored strategies to safeguard trademarks, patents, and copyrights.

Within the sphere of labor relations, DTA excels in providing nuanced solutions and expert advice. We assist organizations in managing workforce dynamics, fostering a balanced and productive work environment. On a regular basis, we support businesses, NGOs and individuals in employment-related disputes, strikes, contract negotiations, social security enrolment, redundancies and disciplinary proceedings.

In matters concerning property rights and transactions on immovables, DTA offers expert guidance. Our customer base includes some of the most significant in-country property developers and financiers, and from real estate transactions to land ownership disputes, our team safeguards clients' interests with strategic counsel tailored to local challenges and legal complexities.

Effective communication is paramount in the legal realm, especially in diverse linguistic contexts. DTA provides accurate and reliable legal English-Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia-Tetum and Portuguese-Tetum translations, ensuring seamless communication and comprehension for clients operating in Timor-Leste.

DTA stands at the forefront of litigation and alternative dispute resolution in Timor-Leste, offering robust legal strategies to navigate through judicial complexities and reach favorable outcomes. Our dedicated team ensures effective representation and resolution in legal disputes, including Arbitration and mediation proceedings, having been involved in the first ever recognition and enforcement of a New York Convention arbitral award in Timor-Leste and in the first ICSID Arbitration involving Timor-Leste.

DTA has a distinguished track record in the oil and gas sector, offering expert legal advice on matters such as corporate acquisitions, regulatory engagement, tax assessments, carbon capture & storage and other projects. Within our team, we have significant in-country experience, with Partner José Teixeira, as a former Minister for Natural Resources, having established the legal framework to regulate the petroleum sector in Timor-Leste’s formative years. We provide ongoing comprehensive counsel to multinational oil and gas companies, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations.

DTA routinely advises foreign investors on all aspects of their investments in Timor-Leste, including in respect of  acquisition of interests and other relevant projects in the oil and gas sector, property development, manufacturing, finance and tourism. A recent example includes advising an Australian investor who was invited by the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste and the Minister of Education to submit a major proposal for the construction of “Australian standard” public schools in Timor-Leste.

In the realm of public law, DTA offers comprehensive counsel to government entities, businesses and individuals. Our expertise encompasses constitutional law, administrative law and regulatory compliance, ensuring effective representation and conflit resolution in public matters.

DTA boasts extensive proficiency in tax law, providing tailored guidance to individuals and businesses alike. Our team's expertise ensures clients' adherence to tax regulations while optimizing financial strategies.