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Founded in Maputo in 1995, Dentons FL&A (formerly Fernanda Lopes & Associados-Advogados) has a long and strong presence in the Mozambique market. The founding partners, Fernanda Lopes and Teodato Hunguana, bring extensive experience to the firm and the activity.

Dentons FL&A is a full service corporate and commercial law firm, assisting companies in its activity needs and legal areas related to the activity of companies (law of contracts, labor law, property, real estate and land laws, industrial property and litigation).

Dentons FL&A regularly advises major international corporations seeking to operate in Mozambique’s investment climate.

The firm has built strong knowledge and expertise in natural resources, energy, transport and infrastructure matters.

In the firm, we believe that understanding our clients allows us to assist and advice pragmatically and solution-oriented. Competent and ethical professional behavior, commitment and technical excellence, both to clients and to the profession, approaching the client priorities with a pragmatic and solution oriented perspective, offering an in depth knowledge of the market and quality legal services with efficiency.

Recognition

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

Dentons Fernanda Lopes and Deise Avelino Mutambe contributes to Chambers 2022

August 3, 2022

Dentons FL&A is a proud contributor to the Chambers Corporate Governance 2022 Global Practice Guide.

Dentons shortlisted for International Law Firm of the Year award in The African Legal Awards 2022

July 5, 2022

Dentons has been shortlisted for five awards by Law.com's African Legal Awards 2022. The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement from within Africa’s legal community.

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Insights

From Riches to Returns: Foreign Direct Investment in Africa

December 19, 2024

Africa: With abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and a young population, Africa offers exceptional opportunities for growth and innovation.  However, its economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure gaps, particularly in transport and energy, remaining a critical bottleneck.

South Africa Newsletter - February Edition

February 2016

South Africa’s diverse economy, strategic role in Africa and political history create a unique business and regulatory environment. The Dentons South Africa Newsletter will help you keep abreast of issues that affect doing business in, from and with South Africa. Every month this newsletter will provide you with a collection of articles, alerts and guidelines from our offices around the world.

South Africa Newsletter - January Edition

January 2016

South Africa’s diverse economy, strategic role in Africa and political history create a unique business and regulatory environment. The Dentons South Africa Newsletter will help you keep abreast of issues that affect doing business in, from and with South Africa. Every month this newsletter will provide you with a collection of articles, alerts and guidelines from our offices around the world.

News and Events

Recent Press Releases

New Dentons report: Infrastructure is the gateway to Africa’s global investment breakthrough

December 19, 2024

Despite its abundant natural resources, excellent conditions for renewable energy generation, and young population, Africa’s economic potential remains largely untapped, with infrastructure investment holding the key to unlocking both current opportunities and long-term prosperity. These are the key findings of From Riches to Returns, a new report released by Dentons. 

Dentons launches combination with Zaanouni in Tunisia

October 24, 2022

Dentons has launched its previously announced combination with leading Tunisian law firm, Zaanouni Law Firm & Associates. The launch coincides with the tenth anniversary of the announcement of the creation of Dentons and follows the announcement of Dentons' combination with Link Legal in India — marking the first global law firm to combine with a law firm in India. 

Dentons wins Property and Construction Team of the Year at African Legal Awards 2022

September 12, 2022

Dentons has been named the Property and Construction Team of the Year – Mid-Large Practice at the African Legal Awards 2022 (AfLAs), as well as being Highly Recommended in Litigation & Dispute Resolution.

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