Raposo Bernardo is proficient in corporate law, and the team is active in mandates concerning infrastructure projects, commercial banking and aviation law. Real estate is another key sector strength for the group. Joana Andrade Correia heads up the Mozambican office, and brings expertise in handling corporate restructurings and M&A deals for clients in a wide range of sectors. Manuel Albuquerque is experienced in advising on energy and infrastructure projects and large-scale banking and finance matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I would like to highlight Joana Andrade Correia, a lawyer with a high level of method and organization. She has extensive experience in leading projects that require detailed analysis and legal handling of complex technical information.'

  • 'What distinguishes Joana Correia is a combination of academic background and pragmatism in her legal advice. She has a deep understanding of the complexities involved in the business areas in which we operate, which is evident through exemplary knowledge of the legislative framework and specific regulations of Mozambique, engaging with other parties with brilliance, confidence, and clarity.'

  • 'Manuel Albuquerque is a very competent lawyer that combines technical quality at the highest level in his area of expertise, absolute rigour in the work presented, and strict adherence to deadlines.'

  • ‘The firm's know-how in Mozambican legal matters is as high as we've ever seen it, and the quality of the services they provide, as well as the way they provide those services, with total attention and maximum dedication to the client, are at such high level that they surpass anything we've ever seen.'

  • ‘This is an unbeatable team, providing the most effective and highest quality services in Mozambique.'

  • ‘Sophistication, effectiveness and great achievements are always present in Raposo Bernardo's work.'

  • 'They are reliable, thorough, smart, available, and extremely good communicators. We would recommend them to anyone looking for a highly productive and solution-driven legal team.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Joana Andrade Correia
Raposo Bernardo

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Joana Andrade Correia, Manuel Albuquerque

Other key lawyers

Edson Santos