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Provided by Taciana Peão Lopes
Energy & Natural Resources
Oil & Gas
Corporate & Commercial
Project Finance
Environmental & Climate Law
Agribusiness
Financial Services
Hospitality and Tourism
Drafting of Legislation/Technical Assistance
Infrastructure and PPPs Projects
Institucional Projects
Taciana Peão Lopes is the founding and managing partner of TPLA and one of Mozambique’s most influential lawyers in energy, infrastructure, and regulatory matters. With nearly two decades of experience, she advises multinational energy companies, financial institutions, and public bodies on complex legal frameworks, project development, and ESG compliance.
Taciana played a leading role in structuring Mozambique’s landmark LNG legal regime and has advised on major renewable and power projects, including the country’s first utility-scale PV plant. She holds an LL.M in Energy Law from the North Sea Energy Law Programme and is widely recognized for her leadership in energy transition and local content development.
She also chairs MES-MozUp, an enterprise development center supporting SME integration into the energy value chain, and co-founded MWE – Mozambique Women of Energy. Clients praise her for her strategic thinking, responsiveness, and deep sector insight. A strong advocate for diversity and capacity building, Taciana actively mentors young professionals across the industry.
Member of the Mozambican Bar Association;
Member of MWE - Mozambique Women of Energy;
Member of Women's Law Network;
Member of the AIPEN;
Member of the Institute for Energy Law;
Member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation;
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association.
Mozambique Chapter on the Regulation of Decomissioning, Abandonement & Reuse Initiatives in the Oil & Gas Industry Book;
Chapter Energy Cooperation in Africa - In Energy Law, Climate Change and the Environment in the Elgar Encyclopaedia of the Environmental Law;
"Analysis of national content provisions in existing legislation in Mozambique: technical contributions" USAID, SPEED 2015;
"Mozambique: Support in the development of the legal framework for the LNG projects" USAID, SPEED 2014;
Energy (2016) - Fifth Edition Global Legal Insights - Mozambique Chapter
The International Comprehensive Guide to Mining Law (2015) - Mozambique Chapter
The International Comprehensive Guide to Procurement Law (2015) - Mozambique Chapter
The Mining Law Review (2016) - Mozambique Chapter
Oil & Gas Review (2016) - Mozambique Chapter
Getting the Deal Through (2011-2014): Oil & Gas Mozambique
Freshfields: Booklet Oil & Gas - Mozambican Chapter
IFRL:
-Nee Foreign Exchange Regulation
-Partnering for Good
-Mining for Success
Energy Efficiency - The Mozambican Case, in Africa Energy Yearbook 2013 in Association with Africa Energy Forum
Mining Law Review
-The Mining Capital Markets in Mozambique
Interview for the Special Report from Oil & Gas Investor and Global Business Report "Transforming East Africa into Global Energy Player"
European Lawyer Reference - Project Finance Jurisdictional comparisons Mozambique Chapter
Public Procurement in Mozambique - MGA & PLMJ Newsletter, 2010
Reform of the Judiciary Organization in Mozambique
Taciana is the mother of four children and married to the Mozambican musician/composer João Carlos Schwalbach.
Portuguese
English
French
ExxonMobil, Hidroelectrica Cahora Bassa, Bowmans, Edmond de Rothschild Holding SA, Cuatrecasas, Matola Gas Company, BGC, KWF, Muticonsult, Source Energy, Verdant Industries, Maasmart, Engie, Ignite, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, NVE, Pleos
Advising Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa for the delivery of legal advisory services related to its two major CAPEX projects, namely the Phase 2 of the Generator Unit Refurbishment Project at the Cahora Bassa Hydroelectric Power Plant and the HVDC Converter Station Refurbishment Project.
Advising the Ministry of Energy in Angola in developing and drafting the legal framework applicable to green mini grids.
Restructuring Edmond de Rothschild Holding SA, a family-owned fund, on its tourism and conservation projects in Mozambique from a corporate and tax perspective.
Advising Gigawatt on 150 MW Gas combine cycle power plant in Mozambique on Negotiation, structuring of the transaction, and drafting of legal instruments and agreements.
Advising Beluluane Gas Company and Central Térmica de Beluluane for the Matola LNG consisting of an FSRU and gas infrastructure. Advising in the review of the approvals and permits and the review of the Mozambique issues to the project agreements such as shareholders agreements, EPC Contract, LNG supply agreement, FSRU, and gas transportation agreement.
Advising Axian Group on developing a 2x20MW solar-powered facility in Mozambique, including the incorporation of the Mozambican subsidiary, approval of investment project, approval of contractual framework, and general legal assistance required in the day-to-day operations of the Mozambican subsidiary.
Advising Ignite Energy in the acquisition of Engie assets in Mozambique.
Advising Eni East Africa S.p.A. and Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos E.P. on creation of the legal framework applicable to the LNG in Mozambique, and implementation of an LNG Project in the Rovuma Basin for Blocks 1 and 4 USD 24 billion investment project.
Implementation of the enterprise development center MozUP (www.mozup.org) a local center of excellence launched to develop competitive Mozambican businesses with transferable skills and knowledge that can support local economic development. It provides a multi-stakeholder platform to assist Mozambican businesses to enter into and benefit from a wide variety of growing market opportunities in the energy sector, including the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) supply chain. MozUp works closely with local suppliers and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to prepare them to compete for local and international business. Its business services include firm-level assessments, training, mentoring, creation of networking opportunities and providing information on how to access capital.
Energy sector: Oil and Gas and Renewables
Climate change
Project Financing
Mozambique, Portugal, Angola
Coimbra Faculty of Law
Law Degree
1993 - 1998
Groningen, Oslo, Aberdeen, Copenhangen Universities
LLM in Energy Law
2016 - 2018
Pioneer Power Play Award
ExxonMobil
2023
Energy Professional of the Year
Mozambique Energy and Gas Summit (DMG Events)
2023
Provided by Chambers
Taciana Peão Lopes continues to be recognised for her solid capabilities handling mandates arising within the energy sector. Her broader experience includes representing clients in banking and finance matters.
Provided by Chambers
Taciana Peão Lopes is a very dedicated professional who is concerned about client service and is eager to keep herself up to date with new developments, contributing to a high level of sophistication.
Taciana Peão Lopes is a very dedicated professional who is concerned about client service and is eager to keep herself up to date with new developments, contributing to a high level of sophistication.
Provided by Taciana Peão Lopes & Advogados Associados
Agriculture and Agribusiness
Energy and Utilities
Maritime / Shipping
Environmental and Waste
Financial Services
