With an ‘exceptional combination of legal expertise and cultural fluency’, VdA’s Mozambique practice specialises in the areas of oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, and banking. Collaborating closely with its local partner firm GDA Advogados, the group provides wide-ranging legal expertise, spanning regulatory, corporate, tax, licensing, and employment issues. Teresa Empis Falcão concentrates on infrastructure and mobility matters, with a robust background in national and international project finance and capital markets transactions. She leads the team with José Miguel Oliveira, who is highly experienced in the transport, oil and gas, and energy spaces.
Testimonials
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‘VdA stands out for its exceptional combination of legal expertise and cultural fluency, making it an invaluable partner for clients navigating complex international matters.'
‘The individuals at VdA truly set the firm apart in terms of their depth of knowledge, dedication, and client engagement.'
Key clients
- Standard Bank of South Africa
- Mota- Engil, Engenharia e Construção África, S.A. (Mota-Engil África)
- Exor Petroleum
- Puma Energy Moçambique, Limitada
Work highlights
- Advised Standard Bank of South Africa, serving as lead arranger and bookrunner, on all Mozambican law matters related to the refinancing and syndication of debt for Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited.
- Advised Mota-Engil África on a public tender for a concession under a public-private partnership regime, encompassing the design, construction, financing, operation, and maintenance of toll motorways in Mozambique.
- Advised Puma Energy Moçambique on a transaction involving the carve-out of seven BP aviation fuel business units, transitioning from a sole entity fully owned by BP's Group to Puma (BP Aviation), and the acquisition of BP's entire share capital in a joint venture Mozambican entity.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
José Miguel Oliveira, Teresa Empis Falcão