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Who we are

JLA Advogados is a Mozambican law firm that provides a high quality service to its Clients across the various branches of Law.

Our firm, which is undergoing expansion and is one of the most dynamic in the Mozambique market, is composed of experienced professionals with in-depth knowledge of Mozambican law.

Our lawyers are ready to meet the needs of both Mozambican and foreign clients who wish to invest in Mozambique, in any province.

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What's new

Webinar "Competition in Mozambique: a new paradigm"

The application of rules to promote and defend competition in Mozambique is crucial to ensure the sustainable growth of the economy. JLA Advogados and its partner firm in Portugal, Abreu Advogados, invite Iacumba Ali Aiuba, chairman of the Board of the Competition Regulatory Authority of Mozambique ( ARC - Autoridade Reguladora da Concorrência de Moçambique) , to discuss the priorities, challenges, and policy instruments of the entity. The webinar “Competition in Mozambique:

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"O Princípio da Prevalência do Mérito Sobre Forma no Processo Civil"

Cecil Gobo , associate lawyer at JLA Advogados published an article in the September Bulletin of the Mozambican Bar Association, entitled “O Princípio da Prevalência do Mérito Sobre Forma no Processo Civil ”. The article is available here in Portuguese.

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Zara Jamal and Naby Jamal join LEX Africa Conference as moderators

JLA Advogados partner Zara Jamal will take part as moderator on the panels “Doing Business in Mozambique” and “Dubai as the New Hub for African Investments” at the LEX Africa Annual Conference, which this year takes place in Maputo, on 16 October, and is co-organised by JLA Advogados, its exclusive member in Mozambique. Naby Jamal, of counsel, will also participate as moderator on the “Sustainable Businesses” panel. Edna Sacate, Emanuel Nhanombe, Deivid Sacur, Cecil Gobo, Éri

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Readjustment of Minimum Wages

The Government of Mozambique recently approved the readjustment of national minimum wages, with increases ranging from 49.41 MT to 1,162.29 MT, depending on the sector of activity, as shown in the table below: Entry into force The Ministerial Decrees approving the adjustment of minimum wages take effect retroactively from 1 July 2025. * For further information, please contact us at maputo@jlaadvogados.com

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Legislative Update | July - September

The present edition aims at presenting the legal diplomas approved from July to September 2025 in Mozambique, respecting a hierarchical organization and classifying them according to the sector they affect. Decrees SOCIAL WELFARE, FINANCE AND LABOUR SECTOR Decree No. 20/2025 of 9 July 2025 (Official Gazette No. 129, Series I) - Grants forgiveness of fines and reduction of interest on arrears to taxpayers and self-employed workers in the Compulsory Social Security Syste

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Edna Sacate Speaks at High-Level Seminar on the Consolidation of the Legal Regime of Secured Transactions

JLA Advogados associate lawyer Edna Sacate participated this Wednesday, 8 October, as a speaker at the Seminar on the Consolidation of...

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EQUIPA

Team

Our team is prepared to provide our customers with the best quality services and the highest professionalism, with the aim of constantly satisfying the interests of the people and entities that seek us.

Being a young, dynamic and technically well prepared team, we make every effort to a constant and continuous update on what surrounds us, investing in training and new learning.

One of the main characteristics of our Team is its ability to communicate with Customers in your original language. All of our employees are fluent in at least two languages.

Always following computer innovations and innovations in terms of communications, both the office, like its employees, are experienced users of new technologies information, making them indispensable tools for their work.

Recognition

JLA Advogados has a long history of awards and recognitions, having been continuously distinguished by “directories” and specialised publications in the analysis of the activities of the major law firms in Africa.

Associations

In order to provide legal services adapted to the strategic needs of our Clients in other countries, JLA Advogados has established important partnerships with other entities and foreign law firms.

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When choosing staff to join our team, we look for dynamic, responsible and effective professionals who fit in with the culture of our office and our work philosophy.

Some of the factors we consider important when deciding between applicants are motivation, commitment, technical knowledge and a positive and proactive attitude.

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Contactos

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JLA Advogados | Maputo - Mozambique

Rua dos Desportistas, nº. 691, Edifício JAT 6.1
13º Piso - Fracção Norte

Maputo - Mozambique

Tel.: (+258) 21 317 159 | Fax: (+258) 21 317 172

E-mail: maputo@jlaadvogados.com

Abreu Advogados | Lisbon

Av. Infante D. Henrique, nº. 26
1149-096 Lisboa | Portugal

Site: www.abreuadvogados.com

Tel.: (+351) 217 231 800 | Fax: (+351) 217 231 899