General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Mozambique
Band 2
Email address
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+258 21 34 40 00Chambers Review
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, labour and M&A mandates. It also assists with regulatory matters involving competition law, compliance programmes and the conduct of due diligence. MDR Advogados benefits from its membership of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle.
Work Highlights
- MDR Advogados advised the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy of Mozambique on the project development of a hydropower plant, mainly through the preparation and selection of a private partner for the project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The law firm has a good understanding of the client's commercial needs and is able to provide solutions that reflect the client's commercial concerns."
"The team at MDR Advogados shows a deep knowledge of the legislation and laws, and takes a proactive approach to the issues."
"The law firm has a good understanding of the client's commercial needs and is able to provide solutions that reflect the client's commercial concerns."
"The team at MDR Advogados shows a deep knowledge of the legislation and laws, and takes a proactive approach to the issues."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"She is very responsive, works within timelines and is always happy to help. She provides an in-depth analysis of the situation and practical solutions that address the client's commercial concerns."
"Paula Duarte Rocha demonstrates a strong commitment to the client to solve the matters at hand in a practical and knowledgeable way."
Tiago Arouca Mendes is an accomplished lawyer at MDR Advogados. He often advises international clients on restructuring processes, M&A and financing mandates in Mozambique. He is particularly sought out to handle energy project developments and acts for clients across multiple sectors, including banking, insurance and real estate.
Ranked Lawyers at
MDR Advogados
Mozambique