Gisela Graca
Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMSWith ‘concrete experience in large and complex transactions’, Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS is recognised for its proficiency in corporate, banking and finance, and real estate law, as well as in concessions, labour, and dispute resolution matters. Pedro Couto, heading the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure department, is renowned for his expertise in PPPs and large-scale projects in sectors such as infrastructure, oil and gas, mining, and banking. Telmo Ferreira, directing the corporate, tax, and capital markets practice, is a go-to advisor on M&As, IPOs, corporate governance, and concession contracts. Álvaro Pinto Basto, leading the litigation department, specialises in domestic and international arbitration and judicial proceedings. Gisela Graça is also a key contact. The Maputo-based firm joined CMS in November 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘CGA provides very high-quality services and concrete experience in large and complex transactions.’
‘The team are well experienced and always available to help.’
'CGA is a firm with highly qualified staff and a sense of responsibility. It has a team with knowledge in different areas and is always ready to respond to the needs of its clients.'
'Their sense of responsibility, technical abilities and knowledge of good market practices are some of the characteristics that set CGA lawyers apart from those from other firms.'
'Experience and knowledge of local law.'
Key clients
- Azura
- Mozal
- CFAO Motors Mozambique Lda
- Access Bank Mozambique
- Sasol South Africa
- Millennium Bim
- Nedbank Moçambique
- Vodacom
- Eni
Work highlights
- Provided legal assistance for a gas-fired power station project involving the generation and sale, including export, of up to 250 MW of electricity.
- Advised on the sale of a major shareholder's participatory interests in an energy company operating under a concession agreement.
- Advised on the development and implementation of a 40MWp solar power plant.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Pedro Couto
Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS
Telmo Ferreira
Couto, Graça e Associados, lda – member of CMS