Department profile
CMS

General Business Law: International Firms

Global Guide 2026 : Mozambique


CMS

Rankings

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General Business Law: International Firms - Mozambique

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

CMS is a respected international law firm with a lusophone team that is experienced in advising from both a local and an international standpoint. Its clientele includes notable players within the oil and gas, real estate and telecommunication sectors. Based in Lisbon, the team is often to be seen advising on restructuring mandates, litigation and various corporate and regulatory matters. Clients of CMS benefit from its partnership with Mozambican law firm Couto Graça & Associados.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS assisted Vantage Drilling with the general corporate and commercial aspects related to the structuring of its Mozambique subsidiary.

Strengths

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  • CMS' team is multifaceted and with great skills. Its responses are usually timely and within the established parameters.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal
  • The firm's speed, straightforwardness and technical knowledge set it apart from other competitors.

    General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mozambique, expertise based abroad in PortugalNuno Alves Mansilha
    Mozambique, expertise based abroad in PortugalNuno Alves Mansilha

    Nuno Alves Mansilha

    Lisbon-based Nuno Alves Mansilha is a partner in the firm's lusophone Africa team who can boast solid expertise in Mozambican matters. He is well placed to assist clients with corporate, transactional and commercial matters as well as contentious ones.

    • Nuno Alves Mansilha is a senior lawyer with the ability to follow the needs of businesses in all areas; he also has a special focus on customer needs.

      General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal
    • Nuno provides total availability and great knowledge of our market.

      General Business Law: International Firms respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

Mozambique

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    Nuno Alves Mansilha

    General Business Law: International Firms

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