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Yuri Ferreira Mungongo

Luanda

Summary

Skilled Lawyer subscribed to Angolan Bar Association with background in Maritime Operations and Trading & Shipping, offering deep understanding of legal procedures and contract negotiations for selling and buying Crude Oil and it's derivates, and selling, buying and constrution of Motor Vessels.

Sucessfully participated in the sale of 4 (four) suezmax Oil Tanker and the construction of 2 (two) suezmax Oil tankers for Sonangol fleet.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

Margareth Galho e Associados Law Firm
Luanda
01.2018 - Current
  • Developed strategies to resolve complicated legal issues for clients;
  • Negotiated with opposing parties to remedy disputes.
  • Filed appeals with appellate courts when necessary to protect a client's interests;
  • Investigated facts to determine causes of action and prepared statements of claim or defense accordingly.
  • Conducted research on relevant laws, regulations and court decisions;
  • Interviewed clients and witnesses to acquire additional insight into case details;
  • Researched new developments in the field of law in order to maintain professional knowledge base;
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials;
  • Advised clients regarding legal matters, business transactions and claim liability.

Legal Adviser

Sonangol Shipping Angola, Ltd.
Luanda
07.2017 - Current
  • Engaged in ship construction, sale and purchase, contracts of carriage / sale of crude and its derivates, maritime claims and insurance, JOAs, constitution and liquidation of international companies in the jurisdictions of Malta, Bahamas, St Vincent and the Grenadines, etc;
  • Analyzed and interpreted laws, rulings, and regulations for specific cases;
  • Assisted with the development of corporate policies and procedures related to compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
  • Prepared reports summarizing research findings for use by attorneys during litigation proceedings;
  • Monitored changes in legislation or regulations that could affect existing companies agreements or obligations.
  • Advised Board Members on the Company's rights under various laws governing contractual relationships.

Vessel Operator

Sonangol Shipping Angola Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2017
  • Daily planning and coordination of voyages, load & discharge operations and stowage plans;
  • Ensuring daily follow-up on cargo operations and prospects, including checking bunkers requirement, cargo intakes, itineraries and all other matters having an impact on the respective voyage;
  • Keeping Customer’s updated and tendering notices as per agreed terms;
  • Ensuring all required instructions pertaining to the cargo documents (e.g. Bills of Lading, Manifests, Mate’s Receipts etc.) are made in due time;
  • Calculating Demurrage, Detention and Dead-freight for the assigned voyages;
  • Ensuring the voyage handling system (IMOS) is updated with relevant details and costs for port, cargo and bunkers;
  • Arranging for security guards for the relevant geographical areas and coordinate additional war risk coverage and/or P&I coverage where required, and notify and coordinate any claims with Legal dept.

Officer of the Watch Deck

Sonangol Shipping Angola (Luanda), Lda.
Luanda
10.2006 - 12.2012
  • Successfully overseen the preparation of passage plan for safe navigation of the ship, and have also been involved in the safe loading/unloading operation of the ship in various terminals around the globe

Education

Licentiate Degree in Law - Law

Lusíada University of Angola
Luanda
01.2018

Certificate of Competency - Officer of the watch Deck

Maritime and Coastguard Agency
United Kingdom
01.2006

Higher National Diploma - Nautical Sciences

City of Glasgow College
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
01.2003

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Contract negotiation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Bills of Lading
  • Demurrage
  • Bareboat / Time / Voyage Charter Contracts
  • Maritime Claims and Insurance
  • Corporate governance
  • Client consultation
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Case interpretation
  • Criminal defense
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Contract drafting
  • Employment and labor law
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration and litigation
  • Legal advisory
  • International Business Companies

Languages

  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French (currently learning)

Personal Information

Currently living with civil partner, 5 children, 43 years of age, I am young, intelligent and with good communication skills and willing to perform; I learn fast and get myself used to any working environment, I am also used to work under pressure, and I am ready to face the challenges of the modern industry.

Affiliations

Jogging and Cycling

Timeline

Lawyer

Margareth Galho e Associados Law Firm
01.2018 - Current

Legal Adviser

Sonangol Shipping Angola, Ltd.
07.2017 - Current

Vessel Operator

Sonangol Shipping Angola Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2017

Officer of the Watch Deck

Sonangol Shipping Angola (Luanda), Lda.
10.2006 - 12.2012

Licentiate Degree in Law - Law

Lusíada University of Angola

Certificate of Competency - Officer of the watch Deck

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Higher National Diploma - Nautical Sciences

City of Glasgow College

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