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General Business Law - Mozambique
What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (SAL & Caldeira Advogados) is an acclaimed and seasoned Mozambican law firm advising significant players from the consumer goods, mining, transport and banking sectors on a wide range of matters. The Maputo-based team often advises on non-contentious mandates including M&A, restructuring, tax and due diligence matters. The firm's solid track record also encompasses litigation and regulatory matters.
Strengths
Its ability to straddle the legal opinion with a commercial view and act in the best interests of the company sets the firm apart from other competitors.
The firm's technical competence is exceptional and the team brings deep legal expertise across a wide range of issues. Similarly, its client-focused approach is unparalleled.
Notable practitioners
Founding partner José Manuel Caldeira is a well-respected lawyer with a great reputation in Mozambique, especially for contentious matters. He is also well regarded for his work on transactions, with experience acting as local counsel on restructuring matters.
José Manuel Caldeira provides detailed and clear advice that moves the matter to the next step.
Samuel Levy is a very polished gentleman and legal luminary who always responds with well-thought solutions even to complex matters.
Eduardo Alberto Calú is a well-recognised lawyer in the Mozambican market with expertise in tax mandates, including disputes and regulatory matters. His work also covers project finance and M&A mandates.
Eduardo carries out an in-depth analysis of the matter and systematically breaks up the issues to come up with a fully justified legal solution. He also makes himself available at short notice.
Eduardo Alberto Calú offers tailored solutions. His awareness of the legal landscape sets him apart and his level of sophistication in handling complex legal matters instills confidence in us.