Miranda & Associados

Energy and Natural Resources | Oil and Gas | Corporate and Commercial | Banking and Finance

Senior Partner

Head of Mozambique Jurisdiction Group

Diogo Xavier da Cunha is the Senior Partner of Miranda & Associados, bringing more than 25 years of experience advising clients in the Energy and Natural Resources sector. His work spans oil and gas, power, mining, corporate and commercial matters, mergers and acquisitions, as well as banking and finance. Over his career, he has become one of the most respected legal advisers operating across Lusophone Africa, particularly in Mozambique.

He joined Miranda in 1999 and played a central role in the firm’s expansion and international consolidation. After serving as Managing Partner for a decade, he became Senior Partner, guiding the firm’s strategic direction and overseeing major cross‑border mandates. Prior to joining Miranda, he practiced in London as a solicitor, gaining valuable international exposure that continues to inform his work. He is admitted to both the Portuguese Bar Association and the Law Society of England and Wales.

He is frequently recognized in leading international legal rankings for his work in General Business Law and Energy & Natural Resources. Diogo is a regular speaker at industry conferences, addressing topics such as local content requirements, investment frameworks, petroleum sector developments, and the evolving regulatory landscape in Mozambique. His written work includes numerous articles and contributions to international publications on oil and gas regulation, natural gas markets, upstream concessions, and investment protection.

With decades of experience advising governments, national oil companies, international operators, and financial institutions, Diogo is widely regarded as a leading figure in energy law across the Lusophone world.

Portuguese | English | French | Spanish

Board of Portugal — Mozambique Chamber of Commerce (since 2011)

Member

Law Society of England and Wales (Solicitor of the Supreme Court)

Admitted in 1997 (currently not practicing as a Solicitor)

Portuguese Bar Association

Admitted in 1997

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra (1996)

Postgraduate in European Studies

Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Coimbra (1994)

Degree in Law