Department profile
MDR Advogados

General Business Law

Global Guide 2026 : Mozambique


MDR Advogados

Rankings

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General Business Law - Mozambique

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

MDR Advogados is a well-regarded law firm with experience assisting major companies from the energy and natural resources, infrastructure and finance industries. The Maputo-based team regularly acts as local counsel on sophisticated infrastructure projects, foreign investment, M&A mandates as well as disputes. It also assists with regulatory matters involving competition law, compliance programs and the conduct of due diligence. MDR Advogados benefits from its membership of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • MDR's responsiveness to our needs and the quality of the advice received are exemplary.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal
  • The team offers good mastery and interpretation of the law.

    General Business Law respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Paula Duarte Rocha
    Band 1Paula Duarte Rocha

    Paula Duarte Rocha

    Paula Duarte Rocha is a notable lawyer who is known for her cross-disciplinary practice, being well equipped to handle contentious and non-contentious matters. Based in Maputo, she advises on project finance, due diligence and banking mandates within the infrastructure and energy sectors.

  • Band 3Tiago Arouca Mendes
    Band 3Tiago Arouca Mendes

    Tiago Arouca Mendes

    Tiago Arouca Mendes is an accomplished lawyer. He often advises international clients on restructuring processes, M&A, financing mandates and disputes in Mozambique. He also assists with regulatory matters and acts for clients across multiple sectors, including banking, real estate and TMT.

    • Tiago Arouca Mendes is a highly articulate lawyer.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal
    • Tiago has always shown a great awareness of the importance and complexity of the issues at hand, but he has also always presented ways to find solutions in a dynamic and innovative manner.

      General Business Law respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at MDR Advogados (2)

Mozambique

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