Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados has a solid track record in acting for international clients on matters throughout Mozambique and Lusophone Africa, with particular expertise in project finance and development work. João Tiago Silveira focuses on administrative, environmental and energy law, and André de Sousa Vieira handles project development mandates for clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Claudia Santos Cruz has expertise in assisting with cross-border investments. João Honorato heads the oil and gas group, and has been kept busy assisting with energy transactions. Elmano Sousa Costa counts structured and project finance as key strengths.

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  • ‘The team has a deep bench of professionals with experience across Lusophone Africa, bringing international standards and delivery in frontier legal markets. They have a strong legal and commercial understanding which is appreciated by clients.’
  • ‘André de Sousa Vieira is a very strong and commercial lawyer, who is flexible and helpful in finding constructive solutions to tricky issues.’

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André de Sousa Vieira
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

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João Tiago Silveira, André de Sousa Vieira, Claudia Santos Cruz, João Honorato, Elmano Sousa Costa