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JLA Advogados

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Mozambique


JLA Advogados

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About

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JLA Advogados is a Mozambican law firm that provides high standard legal services to its clients across various branches of law and economic sectors. 

We have a strong presence and we are one of the most dynamic in the Mozambique market, equipped with experienced professionals deeply knowledgeable in Mozambican law.

All lawyers at JLA Advogados are committed to meeting the needs of its clients and consider themselves partners of our clients in any project developed in Mozambique. We have a team of professionals ready to address the needs of both domestic and foreign clients looking to invest in Mozambique, in any province, and also capable to service clients in cross-border transactions involving multiple jurisdictions through our international network.

We are an independent law firm that fosters institutional connections with various international legal associations and foreign law firms.

We invest in the continuous training of our team and in the development of technical and personal skills, ensuring our clients high standard legal services and also robust and innovative legal solutions in the Mozambican context. 

Alongside our activities, we seek to have a positive impact in the community and society at large by providing pro bono services and conducting various corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Mozambique

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

JLA Advogados is an established law firm skilled in assisting clients with diverse mandates. Based in Maputo, the team often acts on complex matters related to corporate, labour, energy and contractual issues. It also capably handles banking and finance mandates, with clients benefiting from its experience advising on project financings, restructuring, credit agreements and debt recovery. The firm is partnered with Portuguese firm Abreu Advogados.

Work Highlights

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  • JLA Advogados advised the US International Development Finance Corporation on the Mozambican matters of its USD128.5 million financing for an open pit graphite mining project in Mozambique.

Strengths

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  • The JLA team is very impressive and able to deal with complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Zara Jamal
    Band 2Zara Jamal

    Zara Jamal

    Zara Jamal enjoys a solid reputation in the Mozambican market. She is well equipped to assist clients with a variety of mandates across labour, corporate, finance and contractual matters. She has additional capabilities handling project financing and restructuring mandates. She is retained from a wide range of clients in the banking and sectors, among others.

    • Zara Jamal is very responsive and ensures her team responds promptly.

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