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FIRM DETAILS

Managing Partner: Oldivanda Bacar

Senior Partner: Francisco Avillez

Partner: Álvaro Duarte

Of Counsel: Paulo Centeio

Number of other fee-earners: 11

Geographic Coverage: Nationwide coverage across Mozambique through strategic partnerships with well-regarded local lawyers in all provinces.

International Capability: Regular cross-border work via strategic alliances with leading law firms.

FIRM OVERVIEW

ABCC is a leading Mozambican law firm, recognised for advising domestic and international clients on complex corporate, regulatory, and project-related matters. The firm is particularly noted for its work in highly regulated sectors and its ability to assist international investors entering the Mozambican market.

ABCC combines deep expertise in Mozambican law with a pragmatic, commercially driven approach. The firm provides nationwide coverage through a network of highly regarded local lawyers, ensuring seamless support for complex transactions, high-value projects, and regulatory matters in all provinces. ABCC regularly advises clients on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional projects, offering a combination of local knowledge and international perspective.

OFFICES

Mozambique - Maputo

Rua José Mateus, 55

Tel: (+258) 84 389 48 72 / 87 306 54 87

Email: [email protected]

 

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Mozambique

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

ABCC is a well-established law firm with noteworthy experience acting on both contentious and non-contentious mandates throughout Mozambique. The firm is well equipped to assist with a range of corporate, project finance, litigation and compliance matters. Its lawyers offer strong capabilities in areas such as debt and equity investments and restructuring. Its client roster includes major utilities and international banks as well as oil and gas and infrastructure companies.

Work Highlights

  • ABCC advised AgDevCo on several equity investments in Mozambique.

Strengths

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What sets ABCC apart is its constant interaction with the customer, personalised service and availability to explain matters in detail.

General Business Law respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Avillez
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Eminent Practitioners

Senior partner Francisco Avillez is well regarded for his long-standing practice and knowledge of the Mozambican market. He is well equipped to assist with diverse mandates including foreign investments, corporate and finance issues.

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Álvaro Duarte
3
Álvaro Duarte
3
Band 3

Álvaro Duarte frequently assists international clients with their equity and debt investments into the Mozambican market. He is also experienced in corporate, finance and litigious topics.

Álvaro Duarte has very strong technical capabilities.

It has been an amazing experience working with Álvaro. We are very happy with the high level of skill he has displayed and feel that the matter is well looked after in his hands.

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Francisco Avillez
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Álvaro Duarte
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Álvaro Duarte
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Members

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Oldivanda Bacar

Head of Department

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