ABCC

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.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE

Corporate and Commercial

Partners: 3 | Fee-earners: 4 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC advises on company incorporations, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, competition law, and corporate restructurings. The firm assists both local and international clients throughout the full lifecycle of their Mozambican operations, from market entry and investment structuring to complex reorganisations and exits.

Banking and Finance

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 5 | Based in: Maputo

The firm provides legal support on banking operations, financing transactions, structured finance, project finance, investment funds, security packages, banking documentation, and regulatory compliance. ABCC is recognised for handling complex financing structures linked to investment projects and corporate operations in Mozambique.

Energy and Natural Resources

Partners: 2 | Fee-earners: 4 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC advises on energy and natural resources projects, including licensing, regulatory approvals, concession agreements, and contractual frameworks for large-scale and strategically significant projects. The firm is well regarded for navigating complex regulatory environments and liaising effectively with public authorities.

Projects – Infrastructure

Partners: 2 | Fee-earners: 3 | Based in: Maputo

The firm provides counsel on infrastructure and engineering projects, supporting clients in project structuring, procurement, regulatory compliance, and contractual negotiations. ABCC has experience with both private and public sector infrastructure initiatives.

Litigation and Arbitration

Partners: 2 | Fee-earners: 4 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC represents clients in civil, commercial, administrative, and labour disputes before Mozambican courts and arbitral tribunals. The firm adopts a strategic, commercially driven approach and regularly advises on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Labour and Immigration

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 2 | Based in: Maputo

The firm advises on employment contracts, disciplinary proceedings, terminations, collective labour matters, labour litigation, and immigration compliance. ABCC is regularly instructed in matters arising from large-scale projects and corporate restructurings.

Environmental Law

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 2 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC provides guidance on environmental compliance, permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory obligations for projects across Mozambique, particularly in extractive industries and infrastructure development.

Land Law

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 3 | Based in: Maputo

The firm advises on land tenure, acquisition, leasing, concessions, and dispute resolution related to land rights and property development.

Public Law and Regulatory

Partners: 2 | Fee-earners: 3 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC advises on regulatory frameworks, public law matters, administrative compliance, and sector-specific regulations, supporting clients across highly regulated industries.

Real Estate

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 2 | Based in: Maputo

The firm advises on real estate acquisitions, developments, leasing, and financing, including regulatory approvals and compliance.

Tax

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 4 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC provides counsel on corporate taxation, investment-related tax structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution.

Tourism

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 2 | Based in: Maputo

The firm advises clients on regulatory compliance, licensing, land and property arrangements, and contractual matters in the tourism sector.

Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT)

Partners: 1 | Fee-earners: 2 | Based in: Maputo

ABCC advises on telecommunications, media, and technology projects, covering licensing, regulatory compliance, contractual frameworks, and investment structuring.

International Work

ABCC advises clients on matters with an international dimension, including cross-border transactions, foreign investment structuring, and multi-jurisdictional projects. The firm assists international clients with Mozambique-focused operations while ensuring seamless coordination and high-quality service.

OFFICES

Mozambique - Maputo

Rua José Mateus, 55

Tel: (+258) 84389 48 72 / 87306 54 87

Email: [email protected]