Leading Associates

Local law firms in Mozambique

Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS

Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS is renowned for its vast experience in handling complex corporate transactions. The group often acts for clients in the energy and mining sectors in M&A, corporate governance and restructuring matters, and is equally strong in handling arbitration and high-profile litigation, a key area of expertise for Álvaro Pinto Basto. Basto leads the practice with Telmo Ferreira, who focuses on corporate, tax and capital markets, and Pedro Couto, who heads the energy, natural resources and infrastructure group. Faizal Jusob is a key contact for banking and finance matters.

Praxisleiter:

Pedro Couto; Telmo Ferreira; Álvaro Pinto Basto


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Faizal Jusob; Célia Francisco


Referenzen

‘My experience with this firm is great, they are excellent in professionalism and experience. I highly recommend this firm, especially for big companies with complex issues. They are very strong in corporate and commercial matters.’

‘My company has been working with this firm for many years, and they are all very competent and experienced lawyers. The team is always ready to provide support, especially Telmo Ferreira. They are the best.’

Kernmandanten

Azura


Mozal


CFAO Motors Mozambique Lda


Access Bank Mozambique


Sasol South Africa


Millennium Bim


Nedbank Moçambique


Vodacom


Eni


DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (Sal & Caldeira Advogados)

DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (Sal & Caldeira Advogados) is recognised for its proficiency in mining, energy, IT and tourism matters, to name a few industry strengths. M&A and financing instructions are prominent in the team's workload, and the group has seen an uptick in arbitration and litigation work. Firm managing partner Eduardo Alberto da Costa Calú is well known for his expertise in tax law, and José Manuel Caldeira and Gisela Manhiça Sitoe lead the commercial, regulatory and public institutions areas. The litigation group is led by José Roque Gonçalves; Marla Genoveva Mandlate Chade is well versed in handling insurance and banking and finance matters. Samuel Levy and Kaina Mussagy Arentsen head the energy, infrastructure and projects unit. Soraia Calú Issufo and  Gimina Luís Mahumana Langa are key practitioners to note.

Praxisleiter:

Eduardo Alberto da Costa Calú; Jose Manuel Caldeira; Gisela Manhiça Sitoe; José Roque Gonçalves; Marla Mandlate Chade; Soraia Calú Issufo; Samuel Levy; Kaina Mussagy Arentsen; Gimina Luís Mahumana Langa


Referenzen

‘The law firm is well established and has a good reputation.’

‘Extremely capable and professional and informative.’

‘Sam is very hands-on, communicative and very professional.’

Avillez, Bacar, Duarte & Centeio - Sociedade de Advogados (ABCC)

Full-service law firm Avillez, Bacar, Duarte & Centeio - Sociedade de Advogados (ABCC) is very highly regarded in the Mozambican legal market. The team fields extensive expertise in dispute resolution, and is equally strong in handling high-profile projects and corporate transactions. The practice is led by a quartet of lawyers: firm managing partner Francisco Avillez, who is well-known for handling large investment projects; Oldivanda Bacar, who focuses on corporate, banking and finance, and investment matters, and is active in the mining and natural resources sectors; labour, tax and litigation expert Paulo Centeio; and Álvaro Duarte, who stands out for his solid track record in advising on financial funding and corporate restructuring work.

Praxisleiter:

Francisco Avillez; Oldivanda Bacar; Álvaro Duarte; Paulo Centeio


Referenzen

‘They were very responsive and had the client’s best interest at heart. ’

‘Francisco Avillez: market-aware and very responsive. Álvaro Duarte: technically competent and also very responsive.’

‘The team is determined to provide sound advice and quality legal services to their client.’

GDA Advogados

GDA Advogados’ broad legal offering draws on the strength of its international expertise as the exclusive member of VdA in Mozambique to assist domestic and international clients. The group is well-versed in handling project finance, tax, capital markets, financial services and labour law matters, as well as complex investment arbitration cases. Guilherme Daniel oversees the practice, with a solid track record in advising on corporate, energy and infrastructure matters and upstream and downstream oil and gas work. Lorna Guilande is very experienced in assisting with banking and finance transactions, and regularly acts for telecoms and media sector clients in mandates.

Praxisleiter:

Guilherme Daniel


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Lorna Guilande


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Hollard Moçambique Companhia De Seguros S.A.r.l on the acquisition of Absa’s insurance businesses in Mozambique via the acquisition of a 100% stake in Global Alliance Seguros.
  • Assisting Impala Terminals Group with several matters concerning its business operations and activities in Mozambique.

JLA ADVOGADOS

JLA ADVOGADOS works in close partnership with the Portuguese law firm Abreu Advogados' Mozambique desk to advise on a broad range of high-profile projects in the energy, oil and gas and mining sectors. The group is equally strong in handling debt collection matters and litigation for domestic banking clients. Practice head Zara Jamal is highly regarded for her expertise in project finance and energy financing, as well as real estate and banking matters. Absalão Mapanze brings extensive experience in litigation and arbitration.

Praxisleiter:

Zara Jamal


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Absalão Mapanze


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  • Advised TotalEnergies on the financing and development of the Area 1 LNG project in Mozambique.
  • Advised HCB Mozambique on a financing transaction for Hidroelétrica de Cahora Bassa S.A, aimed at the “Vital Capex” programme for rehabilitating and modernising the dam’s electricity production system.
  • Advised Portucel Mozambique on a large-scale integrated forestry project to produce wood for paper pulp and energy in Mozambique.

MDR Advogados

MDR Advogados, a member of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle, is well-regarded for its expertise in advising on mandates in the energy and banking and finance sectors, and the group is often instructed in investment matters, M&A, capital markets work and project finance cases. Tiago Arouca Mendes is a key contact for assisting foreign clients with investments, PPPs, restructuring and financing matters, and Paula Duarte Rocha's workload includes arbitration and energy and infrastructure work. Henrique Calvão Martins is a name to note.

Praxisleiter:

Tiago Aroucha Mendes, Paula Duarte Rocha


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Henrique Calvão Martins; Mónica Moti Guerra


Pimenta e Associados

At Pimenta e Associados, the team is well-known for working in tandem with Miranda & Associados in Lisbon to assist with large-scale transactions, often for clients in the oil and gas, shipping and energy sectors. The group fields extensive expertise in handling contractual matters, M&A, regulatory compliance issues and PPPs. Firm managing partner Paulo Pimenta is a highly regarded practitioner in corporate and tax law. Daniela Carvalho is very experienced in banking and finance matters, and is equally strong in advising on projects in the energy sector. António Veloso focuses on litigation, arbitration and employment law.

Praxisleiter:

Paulo Pimenta


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Antonio Veloso; Daniela Carvalho


TTA - Sociedade de Advogados

TTA - Sociedade de Advogados is active in transactional matters, M&A, and energy sector projects, and the team has extensive expertise in corporate, competition and capital markets law. Arbitration proceedings are another key pillar of strength for the group. As a member of PLMJ Colab, the firm is well versed in advising on cross-border mandates. Tomás Timbane, who leads the team, is highly regarded for his expertise in litigation, and is equally adept at assisting with PPPs, joint ventures, M&A and private equity transactions. Amina Abdala focuses on public and private law matters. Natércia Sitoé left the firm in March 2024.

Praxisleiter:

Tomás Timbane


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Amina Abdala


Referenzen

‘TTA’s practice stands out due to its unwavering commitment to excellence. They prioritize a client-centric approach, ensuring that each client’s unique needs are met with tailored solutions.’

‘The individuals we work with at TTA truly stand out due to their exceptional dedication and expertise. They consistently go above and beyond to ensure that my needs are met and that we receive the highest quality of service. Their proactive approach and attention to detail are excellent.’

Kernmandanten

Heineken Moçambique


Siemens Africa


Bolsa de Valores de Moçambique (Maputo Stock Exchange)


CFM – Caminhos de Ferro de Moçambique (The Ports and Railways Company of Mozambique)


Multichoice Africa Holdings B.V.


BCI – Banco Comercial & de Investimentos


ICVL – International Coal Ventures PVT LTD (Minas Benga)


FUNAE – Fundo de Energia


FNB – First National Bank


BIM – Banco Internacional de Moçambique


CTA – Confederação das Associações Económicas de Moçambique (Confederation of Economic Associations)


GIZ – German International Cooperation


ENI


Highlight-Mandate


  • Assisted Heineken Moçambique with corporate, licensing, tax, contractual and employment matters.
  • Advised Tio Peixe Limitada on the acquisition of a partner’s shareholding, involving handling share transfer agreements.

AG Advogados

AG Advogados, working in association with Eversheds Sutherland, is well versed in handling corporate restructurings, contractual matters, regulatory compliance issues, dispute resolution and licensing work, to name a few areas. Practice head Arlindo Guilamba is 'able to provide clear and concise guidance' on corporate, commercial and employment law matters, as well as handling litigation.

Praxisleiter:

Arlindo Guilamba


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised Yango on its entrance into the Angolan and Mozambican markets.
  • Represented CPMZ in a dispute with a South African contractor about an EPC contract for the upgrade of CPMZ’s pump stations.
  • Assisted Regus with the winding up of an entity in Mozambique.

HPF Advogados - AVM Legal Network Member

HPF Advogados - AVM Legal Network Member‘s practice has a solid track record in advising on corporate, commercial, labour and tax law. The group is particularly well-versed in handling disputes for international and domestic clients. In the firm’s Maputo office, practice co-head Hélder Paulo Frechaut is well-known for his expertise in banking and finance, insurance and intellectual property law. Practice co-head Sandro Polónio de Matos, who is based in Lisbon, is a highly regarded practitioner in litigation and arbitration.

Praxisleiter:

Hélder Paulo Frechaut; Sandro Polónio de Matos


Weitere Kernanwälte:

Gisela Teresa Chunguane


Referenzen

‘What makes the firm unique is its quick response to our needs and its familiarity with local laws.’

‘Helpful and knowledgeable.’


Kernmandanten

Hotel Cardoso SA


Puma Energy Mozambique, LDA


Banco Nacional de Investimentos SA


MCD – Marulo, Comercio e Distribuição, LDA


Inspecta Africa, LDA


CICOTI LDA


JCDecaux SA


Ponticelli Frères Group


Qatar Airways


LEI & MNSV-Sociedade de Advogados

LEI & MNSV-Sociedade de Advogados is well known for assisting domestic and international clients with a wide spectrum of legal matters, including dispute resolution, employment, tax, corporate and labour law. Lei Yang focuses on commercial, corporate and investment law, and is very experienced in advising on matters in the mining sector; he leads the team with Zaida Sultanegy, who brings extensive expertise in assisting corporate clients with insurance, commercial and administrative law.

Praxisleiter:

Lei Yang; Zaida Sultanegy


Kernmandanten

China Machinery Engineering Corporation -CMEC


Kudumba Lda


African Great Wall Mining Development Company


Sociedade águas vumba


Sá Machado, SA


Foundation Mecanismo Apoio à Sociedade Civil


Pakay Lda


Visabeira Group


Sá Machado, SA


Wartsila S.A


GG Infra Mozambique e GG Importação e Exportação


Synohydro Corporation


China State Construction Engineering-CSCEC


Highlight-Mandate


  • Advised the Instituto de Supervisao de Seguros de Mocambique, IP on the revision and changes to the law concerning insurance and complementary pension funds.
  • Assisted Financial Sector Deepening Moçambique with its registration and obtaining legal authorisation for its business activities.
  • Acted as counsel to the Ministry of Labour and Social Security concerning the drafting of rural working regulations in Mozambique.