CMS
CMS is actively involved in a variety of industries, including maritime, transport, and construction, as well as energy, agriculture, and telecoms. The firm integrated Maputo-based firm Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS in November 2022, expanding its operations in the region. The Lusophone Africa practice is jointly headed by Alberto Galhardo Simões, Nuno Alves Mansilha, and Tiago Machado Graça. Galhardo Simões is well versed in infrastructure, project finance, and corporate matters, while Mansilha’s expertise lies in M&A, international transactions, corporate restructuring, and FDI. Machado Graça, who became a partner in January 2023, is adept at advising on both national and international tax and investment issues.
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Testimonials
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‘CMS exhibits innovation, excellence, and respect for the independence of local firms. They have solid knowledge and experience in local law and practice.’
‘Nuno Alves Mansilha is experienced in the Mozambican legal market. Richad Majid has strong, solid legal knowledge of the Mozambican market and is very versatile.’
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Key clients
- Vantage Drilling
- SPIE Oil & Gas Services
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Work highlights
- Advised Vantage Drilling on the structuring of its drilling operations in Mozambique.
- Advised Spie Oil & Gas Services on the structuring of an intragroup services agreement with Spie Oil & Gas Services Angola.
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