SAL & Caldeira Advogados, Lda.

SAL & Caldeira is a full service law firm that combines local experience with international best practice to provide high quality legal services. Based in Maputo and with offices in Tete and Beira, the firm not only offers expert knowledge in its key practice areas but also works actively on matters concerning legal reform in Mozambique having drafted, or participated in the drafting of legislation in such fields as arbitration, bankruptcy, civil procedure, labour, mining, oil & gas and telecommunications.

The team adheres firmly to SAL & Caldeira's core principles of the highest quality work and unerring loyalty to its clients within the legal framework. The team's mission is simple: to serve its clients' business needs in a diligent, timely and documented manner.

SAL & Caldeira deals with private and public companies, both locally and internationally, operating in various sectors in Mozambique and abroad. The firm's client base ranges from international banks and foreign investors to various mining and petroleum companies in Mozambique. It also represents Government and government-supervised institutions from time to time, numerous diplomatic missions and assists many non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Main practice areas include:

Corporate and Commercial

The team provides general legal assistance in all commercial matters including negotiation and drafting of contracts, incorporation and licensing of companies and due diligence matters. Main contacts are Ássma Nordine Jeque, Cláudio Castigo Foquiço, Marla Genoveva Mandlate, Ermelinda Gisela Manhiça, Olívia Picardo Ribeiro, Xiluva Nogueira da Costa, Leonardo Jorge Nhavoto, Helder Fernando Cumbana, José Durão Gama, Alberto Delfim de Deus.

Labour

The firm offers advice on general labour law issues, disciplinary proceedings, employment agreements, internal regulations, foreign workers and immigration, pension and incentive schemes. Main contacts are Eduardo Alberto Calú, Soraia Calú Issufo, Ebrahim Issufo Bhikhá, Ivan Carlos Macôo, Gimina Luís Mahumana, Helder Fernando Cumbana, Diana Paredes e Ramalho, Danilo Fenias Nhaca.

Legal Reform

SAL & Caldeira is to keen to assist with legal and regulatory reforms that lead to the strengthening of the Rule of Law and good governance. The team has worked on laws and regulations in various practice areas including arbitration, bankruptcy, civil procedure, commercial and industrial licensing, justice sector institutional surveys, labour, mining, oil & gas and telecommunications. Main contacts are Samuel Levy, Ássma Nordine Jeque, Leonardo Jorge Nhavoto, Xiluva Nogueira da Costa and Alexandre Menato Chivale.

Litigation and Arbitration

The firm conducts a broad practice with a particular focus on commercial, civil, labour, tax and maritime issues. The team assists clients with both strategic advice and representation in court. Main contacts are José Manuel Caldeira, José Roque Gonçalves, Alexandre Menato Chivale, Helder Fernando Cumbana, Florentina David Tembe, Hermingarda Torre Menezes and Vladimir Eugénio Chongo.

Energy and Natural Resources

The firm offers advice on licensing, concession negotiations, contracts and regulation issues. Main contacts are Samuel J. Levy, Maria João Hunguana, José Gerónimo Tovela, Augusto Armando Chivangue

Tax

The team offers advice on various tax matters to national and international clients from both the private and public sector. Main contacts are Eduardo Alberto Calú, Ebrahim Issufo Bhikhá, Maria João Hunguana, Soraia Calú Issufo and Gimina Luís Mahumana.