DLA Piper Africa, Mozambique (SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda) caters to top petroleum and mining firms, foreign investors and international banks, as well as diplomatic missions and NGOs. Managing partner Eduardo Alberto da Costa Calú heads the tax practice, specialising in tax compliance and structuring. José Roque Gonçalves leads the litigation unit, representing clients in criminal, civil, labour, and maritime disputes, while Marla Genoveva Mandlate Chade directs the banking and foreign exchange group. Soraia Calú Issufo, who heads the immigration practice, advises on work permissions and residency for foreign governments, NGOs, and private clients, while Samuel Levy and Kaina Mussagy Arentsen manage the projects, energy, and infrastructure division. Gimina Luís Mahumana Langa, leading the labour practice, advises employers, unions, and individuals, and Gisela Manhiça Sitoe heads the commercial, regulatory, and public institutions areas. José Manuel Caldeira is also a notable contact.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The firm has unique knowledge of the complex regulatory framework surrounding the energy sector and foreign companies operating in it. The lawyers have up-to-date market knowledge.’
‘They provide high-quality, swift responses on urgent substantive matters.’
Key clients
- South32 Group Operations Pty. Ltd.
- Southern Minerals, Limitada
Work highlights
- Acted as local counsel for South32 Group Operations Pty Ltd in acquiring additional shares worth US$200 million in Mozambique's largest smelter company, increasing its majority shareholding.
- Assisted Southern Minerals with reviewing an investment agreement for a potential $62.5 million investment and provided general advice on the transaction.