Miranda & Associados works in tandem with local firm Pimenta e Associados, forming the Miranda Alliance, and is adept at advising international investors on large-scale transactions in the gas, energy and mining sectors. The team, which is co-headed by Diogo Xavier Da Cunha and Paulo Pimenta, is equally strong in handling project financing and structuring matters, as well as arbitration and litigation. Da Cunha has an excellent track record in advising on banking and finance, M&A and natural resources work. Nuno Cabeçadas is a name to note.

PLMJ is well-regarded for its strong track record in advising domestic and international investment banks on project financings within the Mozambican market. The group has established expertise in handling renewable energy matters, and is increasingly active in assisting with the development and restructuring of high-profile power projects. M&A, dispute resolution and financial regulatory issues are other key areas of instruction. Practice head Gonçalo dos Reis Martins is highly regarded for his expertise in banking and finance and capital markets. Nuno Morgado Pereira's broad workload includes assisting with corporate finance matters in the energy, real estate and infrastructure sectors. Marta Pedro left the firm in December 2023.

The Mozambique practice at VdA is recognised for its strength in handling oil and gas, energy, banking and finance, and infrastructure matters. Operating in conjunction with local partner firm GDA Advogados, the team is sought after by international companies to assist with project development work, and is adept at advising on corporate, tax, licensing and regulatory issues. Arbitration and litigation are other core strengths for the group. José Miguel Oliveira fields expertise in the energy and transport sectors, and co-heads the practice with Teresa Empis Falcão, who focuses on infrastructure and mobility matters, as well as handling international project finance and capital markets transactions. Manuel Protásio is a name to note.

Abreu Advogados offers expertise in the renewable energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, and is well known for advising on project development matters. The team is equally strong in assisting domestic commercial banks with litigation and debt collection cases. The firm works in partnership with Maputo-based firm JLA ADVOGADOS and its managing partner Zara Jamal, who co-heads the practice with Ana Sofia Batista and José Maria Corrêa De Sampaio in Lisbon. Jamal has extensive expertise in handling project finance matters, often in the banking and finance, real estate and energy sectors, and Corrêa de Sampaio handles corporate and M&A work. Batista is experienced in private equity transactions and M&A deals.

At A&O Shearman, the Mozambican practice fields expertise in representing lenders and borrowers in large-scale projects, often in the LNG and infrastructure sectors. The department is co-led by Ian Ingram-Johnson in Dubai, London-based Tim Scales and Scott Neilson, who is based in the firm's Tokyo office. Neilson has extensive experience in advising global clients in the oil and gas, LNG, and shipping sectors on financing work and projects, and Ingram-Johnson assists sponsors, lenders and government entities with power, mining and petrochemicals work. Scales is a key contact for project development matters. Alessandra Pardini left the firm in December 2024.

Linklaters is active in the energy, infrastructure and power sectors, often advising on projects, and is also well-versed in representing global investor clients in prominent M&A and financing matters. The team is led by Lisbon-based Francisco Ferraz de Carvalho, who heads the energy and infrastructure department and acts as counsel to sponsors, commercial banks and financial institutions. Diogo Plantier Santos handles corporate and M&A transactions, with a particular focus on the mining sector. Rui Camacho Palma has extensive experience in assisting with inbound and outbound investment projects and tax matters.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has a solid track record in acting for international clients on matters throughout Mozambique and Lusophone Africa, with particular expertise in project finance and development work. João Tiago Silveira focuses on administrative, environmental and energy law, and André de Sousa Vieira handles project development mandates for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Claudia Santos Cruz has expertise in assisting with cross-border investments. João Honorato heads the oil and gas group, and has been kept busy assisting with energy transactions. Elmano Sousa Costa counts structured and project finance as key strengths.

Raposo Bernardo is proficient in corporate law, and the team is active in mandates concerning infrastructure projects, commercial banking and aviation law. Real estate is another key sector strength for the group. Joana Andrade Correia heads up the Mozambican office, and brings expertise in handling corporate restructurings and M&A deals for clients in a wide range of sectors. Manuel Albuquerque is experienced in advising on energy and infrastructure projects and large-scale banking and finance matters.

CMS excels in sectors such as pharmaceutical, hospitality, technology and energy. The firm is well-versed in advising clients on a broad array of corporate and tax matters. Alberto Galhardo Simões focuses on infrastructure, project finance and M&A; he co-heads the practice with Nuno Alves Mansilha, who advise on FDI and restructuring mandates, and Tiago Machado Graça, who represents domestic and international entities in tax and investment work.

Eversheds Sutherland is active on corporate work in Mozambique, and has extensive experience in advising on restructurings, compliance issues and licensing matters. Dispute resolution is another key area of instruction for the team, which is led by Lisbon-based João Couceiro. Couceiro fields expertise in corporate and M&A, capital markets and private equity matters, and João Rocha de Almeida excels in handling litigation and arbitration, as well as public, administrative and environmental law. Felipe Ros left the firm in 2023.

Trinity International LLP is well-known for its expertise in advising on power projects, with a solid track record in representing developers, investors and financial institutions in mandates. The group has extensive experience in handling energy, transport and infrastructure sector transactions. The practice is jointly headed by a trio of London-based practitioners, Paul Biggs, Kaushik Ray and Simon Norris.