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Morais Leitão is an international law firm with headquarters in Portugal, which, through its network Morais Leitão Legal Circle, also ensures presence in Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique and Singapore. We are driven by quality and innovative legal thinking - regardless of country, culture or continent. We operate with common values and principles in order to establish a platform for providing quality legal services to clients around the world.


At Morais Leitão, we ensure that the tradition of legal depth is always combined with innovation, consistently offering excellent legal services and procedures in any location. We anticipate trends in the different areas of law, proactively supporting clients in all sectors of activity in their internationalisation and transnational operations. This is what we are passionate about: we develop legal services on a daily basis to guarantee clients the achievement of their strategic objectives, with a cohesive international team able to offer an integrated and effective service.


We opened our Singapore office in 2023 to serve clients looking for the perfect hub between Asia-Pacific, Africa and Europe. The Morais Leitão team strategically advises both inbound and outbound clients, leveraging our well-established network with striking credentials.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law: International Firms - Mozambique
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Band 3
What the team is known for

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Morais Leitão assisted a well-known South African bank with the provision of a USD70 million facility for development of an oil storage terminal.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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André de Sousa Vieira
André de Sousa Vieira
Singapore expertise based abroad

André de Sousa Vieira is an experienced figure who frequently assists clients with matters in Mozambique. He regularly handles files in the natural resources sector, with noteworthy experience in project finance.

Claudia Santos Cruz
Claudia Santos Cruz
Portugal expertise based abroad

Claudia Santos Cruz is known for her capabilities in project finance and M&A matters. Based in Lisbon, she is well placed to assist with cross-border matters, holding the distinction of being admitted in England & Wales, Portugal and Mozambique.

Ranked Lawyers at
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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Mozambique

General Business Law: International Firms

André de Sousa Vieira
André de Sousa Vieira
Singapore expertise based abroad
Claudia Santos Cruz
Claudia Santos Cruz
Portugal expertise based abroad

Members

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