General Business Law: International Firms (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

Linklaters is a top-tier international law firm with a strong capacity to handle high-profile mandates in Mozambique. Its clientele includes significant multinational financial institutions, as well as energy and engineering companies. The Lisbon-based team regularly advises on project finance, M&A, tax and construction projects.

Miranda & Associados is an acclaimed Portuguese law firm noted for its outstanding presence on deals in Mozambique, particularly when advising on issues arising within the energy sector. The Lisbon-based team adeptly advises on corporate, project finance, mining and M&A mandates, as well as offering experienced counsel on disputes involving tax and environmental considerations. Its clients benefit from the firm's local presence via its association with Pimenta e Associados.

PLMJ fields an established group of lawyers regularly acting on project finance, corporate, due diligence and public law mandates in Mozambique. The Lisbon-based team is well equipped to handle matters arising in the energy and natural resources sector, especially those within mining and oil and gas. The firm's enviable client roster also comprises significant players from the banking, engineering and insurance sectors. Its local footprint is reinforced by its association with TTA.

VdA houses an admired team handling both contentious and non-contentious work in Mozambique. The Lisbon-based group is skilled in assisting with project finance, corporate and real estate mandates. The firm's lawyers are also recognised for their presence on significant matters arising within the energy and natural resources sector. Its clients benefit from the firm's local presence through its partnership with Guilherme Daniel & Associados.

Mayer Brown's Brazilian office is highly sought after by important energy and natural resources players to assist with diverse mandates in Mozambique. The team is skilled at handling sophisticated oil and gas, mining and infrastructure projects. It is also well equipped to handle foreign investment matters.

Abreu Advogados is a respected Portuguese law firm experienced in assisting multinational companies from the aviation, infrastructure and financial services sectors. The Lisbon-based team acts on finance, contractual, labour and corporate mandates in Mozambique, and has experience concerning both contentious and non-contentious issues. Its lawyers have considerable expertise handling matters within the mining and oil and gas industries. The firm is partnered with Maputo-based firm JLA Advogados.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados operates a noteworthy Mozambique practice which often advises on sophisticated banking and finance mandates, including project finance matters. The Lisbon-based team also acts on M&A and tax issues, as well as assisting with merger control filings. It is regularly instructed by clients on oil and gas and renewable energy files, and is partnered with Maputo-based law firm MDR Advogados.

CMS is a respected international law firm with a lusophone team that is experienced in advising both from a local and an international standpoint. Its clientele includes notable players within the oil and gas, real estate and finance sectors. Based in Lisbon, the team is often to be seen advising on restructuring mandates, litigation, and various corporate and regulatory matters. Clients of CMS benefit from its recent partnership with Mozambican law firm Couto Graça & Associados.

The lusophone Africa desk at this high-profile international law firm is very experienced in Mozambique and comprises lawyers based in numerous offices, including London, Tokyo, Dubai, Johannesburg and Washington, DC. The team's key strengths include oil and gas projects, with complementary skills in advising on lending mandates. The firm is capable of acting on several aspects of projects, from acquisitions to finance.

Clifford Chance has an English practice group with a significant track record acting for foreign companies on high-profile banking and finance mandates in Mozambique. It is regularly mandated to act for lenders on project finance matters and it has a wealth of experience concerning renewable energy projects. In addition, the team is well positioned to assist with the sale or acquisition of significant energy and industrial assets.