Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA) has a proven track record in a wide range of matters, including concessions, PPPs, dispute resolution, foreign investment and banking transactions. Recognised for its industry-leading expertise in energy, natural resources and infrastructure, the group has recently handled a busy workload, spanning M&A, credit facilities, project financing and international arbitration proceedings. Leading the energy and natural resources team is Pedro Couto, who draws on more than 27 years of experience advising private and state-owned companies on PPPs and large-scale projects. Telmo Ferreira is a key practitioner in the corporate, tax and capital markets practices, often advising on M&A, IPOs and financings. Alvaro Pinto Basto heads the litigation group and is well versed in commercial, civil and administrative law, and Gisela Graça is a key name for energy projects, especially coal, solar and gas-fired plants.

Leading oil and gas and mining companies, international banks and foreign investors turn to DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda) for assistance in a broad range of matters, most notably tax litigation, project development, labour regulation and banking transactions. Managing partner Eduardo Alberto da Costa Calú leads the tax group and is a key contact for labour and employment matters alongside Gimina Luís Mahumana Langa. Gisela Manhiça Sitoe heads up the commercial, regulatory and public institutions practice, while José Roque Gonçalves oversees the litigation team. The banking and foreign exchange department is led by Marla Genoveva Mandlate Chade. Soraia Calú Issufo is adept in advising on immigration issues, work visas and residence permits. Samuel Levy is recommended for regulatory matters in the oil and gas, mining and infrastructure sectors, and Kaina Mussagy Arentsen manages the projects, energy and infrastructure team.

Full-service law firm TTA – Sociedade de Advogados frequently handles a wide range of matters, including foreign investment, PPPs, employment issues, litigation, arbitration and corporate issues, for both domestic and international clients. Prominent in the fields of oil and gas, banking and finance, mining and infrastructure, the firm enjoys the ability to leverage its membership of the PLMJ global network to advise on cross-border matters. With a strong track record in litigation and international arbitration, Tomás Timbane leads the group. Natércia Sitoé‘s practice focuses on exports and international trade, as well as foreign investment. PPPs, regulatory matters and public procurement issues are key areas of expertise for Amina Abdala. Pascoal Bié and Alfiado Pascoal are key litigators and are well versed in corporate and employment law matters.

As the exclusive member of VdA Legal Partners in Mozambique, GdA Advogados offers international investors and local companies expertise in a wide range of sectors and access to practitioners in several jurisdictions, including Portugal, Cabo Verde and Angola. Prominent in the oil and gas, infrastructure and energy sectors, the firm covers a broad spectrum of banking and finance, foreign investment, M&A and tax matters. Founding partner Guilherme Daniel oversees the group and is especially sought after to advise on corporate, energy, natural resources and infrastructure matters. He is supported by a team of associates, including Lorna Guilande, who is recommended for energy projects and transactions in the banking and TMT sectors, and corporate and finance expert Mónica Levy.

Acting for both domestic and international companies, Lei & Associados is particularly active in the energy, mining, financial services, real estate and infrastructure sectors. Lei Yang is especially sought after to advise foreign clients on private investment, corporate and mining matters. Alberto Nkutumula is a key practitioner for cross-border criminal investigations, fraud cases, civil litigation and regulatory matters. Public law and labour litigation are areas of expertise for Zaida Sultanegy, while Alcides Nobela is recommended for tax, customs law and commercial matters.

Led by managing partner Tiago Arouca Mendes and founding partner Paula Duarte Rocha, MDR Advogados advises public sector clients, financial institutions, multinationals and domestic companies. The firm is prominent in the banking, oil and gas, energy and mining segments, and has been actively investing in its sectorial expertise in telecoms, media and shipping. Notable for his expertise in foreign investment projects, Arouca Mendes often assists international clients in M&A and financings related to their operations in Mozambique. Duarte Rocha is noted for her track record in project finance transactions and energy and infrastructure projects.

Under the leadership of Hélder Paulo Frechaut, HPF Advogados - AVM Legal Network Member is especially sought after to advise multinational companies on foreign investment projects in Mozambique. The firm’s expertise spans a wide range of matters, most notably forex licensing, cross-border capital flow issues, tax planning and regulatory compliance. Frechaut manages a broad practice, which covers IP, labour and immigration, banking and finance, and corporate matters. He is supported by key senior associate Gisela Teresa Chunguane.

Often collaborating with the Mozambique desk of Portuguese law firm Abreu Advogados, JLA ADVOGADOS is especially focused on assisting foreign clients with investment projects across a wide range of industries, including energy, aviation, infrastructure, financial services and energy. Recently, the firm has been particularly busy handling project finance transactions, concessions, debt collection matters and litigation. The group is led by Zara Jamal, who is a popular choice for multilateral financial institutions and is well versed in large projects in the oil and gas, mining and real estate sectors.

Covering a wide spectrum of labour, banking, environment and tax matters as well as litigation, MRA Advogados maintains a broad practice and also stands out in the corporate and regulatory law spaces. In addition, the firm is noted for its expertise in mining projects and corporate restructurings. Founding partner Tiago Monteiro Mascarenhas oversees the corporate, investment and regulatory departments and is especially sought after to advise on the registration and negotiation of foreign investment projects with regulatory bodies. Monteiro Mascarenhas manages the firm alongside tax, debt collection and corporate expert Salvador Tivane.