The ‘collaborative, knowledgeable and results-oriented’ team at HPF Advogados - AVM Legal Network Member specialises in foreign investment matters, guiding major corporations and multinationals through structuring and implementing projects in the local market. The firm’s expertise spans capital flows, cross-border funding, regulatory compliance, and forex licensing, as well as tax structuring, sector-specific licensing, and corporate establishment. Managed by Hélder Paulo Frechaut, an expert in banking, finance, insurance, and commercial law, the group benefits from Gisela Teresa’s experience in litigation, administrative law, tax, and labour matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team at HPF are very collaborative, knowledgeable and results-oriented.’

  • ‘They are able to work with deadlines and keep to promises.’

  • ‘The team are very professional and knowledgeable in their respective fields.’

  • ‘They are always willing to go the extra mile - even with clients that are not proficient in Portuguese.’

Key clients

  • ACCESS BANK Mozambique E S.A
  • Banco LETSHEGO S.A
  • Banco Nacional de Investimentos SA
  • MCD - Marulo, Comercio e Distribuição, Lda
  • Weco Bulk Asia pte Ltd
  • Eastern Multitrans Logistics Private Ltd.
  • Cicoti Lda
  • Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited
  • JCDECAUX S.A
  • AECOM S.A
  • PONTICELLI FRÈS GROUP
  • Nokia Solutions and Networks Branch Operations Mozambique

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hélder Paulo Frechaut

Other key lawyers

Gisela Teresa