Ranking tables
General Business Law | Global
Mozambique
Rankings overview for Departments
Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA) 21 Years Ranked
Pimenta & Associados (a member of Miranda Alliance) 20 Years Ranked- DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda)
Marroquim Advogados 11 Years Ranked
Taciana Peão Lopes & Advogados Associados 1 Years Ranked- Bhikha & Popat Advogados
- Fernanda Lopes & Associados-Advogados
- LEI & MNSV-Sociedade de Advogados
All Departments profiles
Band 1

1 Couto, Graça e Associados Limitada (CGA)General Business Law2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedCouto, Graça e Associados (CGA) is a leading law firm with extensive experience representing its clients in energy and infrastructure mandates in Mozambique. The Maputo-based team is regularly retained by major corporations from the oil and gas, utilities and banking sectors to assist with high-profile corporate and contractual matters as well as financing mandates. Clients also benefit from its ability to handle sophisticated disputes, including arbitration and cross-border commercial litigation. The law firm enhances its offering through a partnership with CMS.

1 Pimenta & Associados (a member of Miranda Alliance)General Business Law2026 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedPimenta e Associados is a prestigious law firm with a solid reputation in the Mozambique market for its expertise handling a broad range of sophisticated mandates. The team capably advises on projects, real estate disputes and commercial claims. It often assists clients with project finance, developments and PPPs. Clients benefit from its membership of the Miranda Alliance.
- DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda)General Business Law2026 | Band 1
Band 2

2 MDR AdvogadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedMDR 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.
Band 3

3 ABCCGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedABCC is a well-established law firm with noteworthy experience acting on both contentious and non-contentious mandates throughout Mozambique. The firm is well equipped to assist with a range of corporate, project finance, litigation and compliance matters. Its lawyers offer strong capabilities in areas such as debt and equity investments and restructuring. Its client roster includes major utilities and international banks as well as oil and gas and infrastructure companies.

3 Cambule & AmericoGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedCambule & Americo is a full-service law firm based in Maputo. The team specialises in commercial litigation, frequently representing Mozambican banks in disputes in court, including in mismanagement claims. The law firm also advises on both domestic and international arbitration matters. The team is equally capable of assisting clients with corporate mandates, such as transactions and compliance matters.

3 JLA AdvogadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedJLA 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.
Band 4

4 Marroquim AdvogadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years RankedMarroquim Advogados is a well-regarded law firm maintaining a strong reputation in the Mozambican market for its work on dispute resolution mandates. The Maputo-based team is also often highlighted by market observers for its commercial practice and academic profile.

4 Taciana Peão Lopes & Advogados AssociadosGeneral Business Law2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedTaciana Peão Lopes & Advogados Associados is a boutique law firm well-equipped to advise clients on both non-contentious and contentious matters. It demonstrates a focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, assisting clients with transactions, financing and regulatory compliance. The firm is further capable of advising on labour issues and real estate matters.
