JLA Advogados strengthens its position in the IFLR1000 2025 ranking for Sub-Saharan Africa

JLA Advogados has once again been recognised among the leading law firms in the Sub-Saharan Africa region in the 2025 edition of the IFLR1000, one of the most prestigious international directories in the financial and corporate law sector.

The Firm consolidates its presence in the ranking by being distinguished as a Recommended Firm, reinforcing its position as a benchmark in providing legal advice on complex and cross-border transactions.

In the overall IFLR1000 assessments, JLA Advogados remains in Tier 2 in the Financial and Corporate category, continuing to demonstrate consistency, technical capability, and involvement in significant transactions in the Mozambican and regional markets.

The Firm also records an improvement from Tier 3 to Tier 2 in Project Development, a recognition that reflects the increased involvement of the firm in major projects in the energy, infrastructure, and natural resources sectors, as well as the quality of its advice on large-scale projects.

The 2025 edition of the IFLR1000 also highlights the work of two professionals from JLA Advogados:

• Zara Jamal retains her Highly Regarded status, a recognition reserved for lawyers with outstanding practice and a solid reputation in the region. This year, she also receives an additional distinction by being recognised as a Women Leader in the areas of Banking, Project Finance and M&A, further strengthening her leadership and influence in the financial legal market.

• Edna Sacate makes her debut in the ranking, being distinguished as a Rising Star in Real Estate, an acknowledgment of her emerging talent and the growing contribution she has made to the development of this practice area.