Mozambique

CMS signs with Maputo-based firm CGA

The dynamics of social relations have evolved at a rapid rate in recent times.Along with environmental changes, epidemics and the evolution of technology, the responses to these challenges have led to new ways of looking at these realities and, as a result, it has led to new models and formats for labour relations.After several years of hesitation, progress and setbacks, as well as the social dynamics that filled the world, a new law was recently approved, Law 13/2023 of the 25th of August, the Labour Law.The following have been made subject to the written form: employment contracts on commission, work at home contracts, manual labour construction contract, temporary work, labour brokering employment contract, intermittent work contracts and teleworking.The probationary period regime has undergone changes, as has the establishment of legal consequences for the use of legally prohibited means of obtaining evid­ence.Moreover, paternity leave of seven days has been established in the event of the birth of a child and 60 days in the event of the death or incapacity of the parent.The system for hiring foreign workers for non-profit organisations was strengthened, as well as the system for multiple employers and multi-em­ploy­ment.The legal regime for intermittent work contracts and teleworking was introduced, and working hours were established on an alternating basis.The system for suspending employment contracts due to force majeure and unforeseeable circumstances has been established.A wide range of rights and duties of those involved in labour relations have been established, strengthened and clarified, such as the compensation system in cases of termination of the employment contract on the employer's initiative with prior notice, the establishment of a justifiable reason for absence in the event of the death of parents-in-law, sons-in-law and daugh­ters-in-law, as well as the suspension of the limitation period during maternity and paternity leave or illness that makes it impossible for the employee to attend work.This law comes into force on the 21st of February 2024, 180 days after the date of its publication.

CMS, a leading global firm with a strong presence in Africa, is thrilled to announce its outstanding achievements in the prestigious Africa Legal Awards 2023. We are proud to share that a number of our teams have been nominated in multiple categories, showcasing our expertise and dedication to delivering outstanding legal services across the continent.Our nominations in the Africa Legal Awards 2023 include:African Network/Alliance Firm of the Year.Banking & Finance Team of the Year: CMS South Africa.Capital Markets Team of the Year (Medium Sized Firm): Couto, Graça e Associados,  member of CMS. Litigation and Dispute Resolution Team of the Year: CMS South Africa. Private Practice Most Promising Newcomer Award, Karabo Kanapi: CMS South Africa.The final winners will be announced on 1st September 2023, in the awards ceremony will be taking place at the Hilton Sandton, Jo­han­nes­burg.These nominations reflect the hard work and dedication of our entire team at CMS across Africa. We are proud to be recognized for our contributions to the legal profession and our commitment to delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.The Africa Legal Awards celebrate excellence in the African legal community and honour outstanding law firms, legal teams, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry. We are honoured to be counted among the leading law firms in Africa.Lastly, congratulations to all for our industry colleagues for their nominations, we wish you good luck! For the full list of nominations, read here: ht­tps://www.event.law.com/leg­al­week-afric­an­leg­alawards/2023-short­l­ist

The Government of Mozambique has assumed as a national priority, to make the country more attractive to investment in order to improve the business and investment environment in the country. In this respect...

CGA welcomes its new associate, Ms. Ana Martins, who will join the CGA team from July 1st 2023.Ms. Ana Martins who holds a degree in law from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa, joins the Corporate Department.

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15/06/2023CMS Africa will be present once again at Africa's largest renewables energy sector event - the Africa Energy Forum - which this year takes place in Nairobi and will unite governments, utilities and regulators with development finance institutions, commercial banks, power developers, technology providers, EPCs and professional services.Over the last 24 years, the Forum has earnt a reputation as the most meaningful gathering of decision-makers in the African renewable energy sector. After CMS' first participation last year in Brussels, we became aware that it is the kind of event we need to attend, and we committed to strengthening our investment in it. To this end, this year CMS Africa will have a stand at the conference venue, will host a cocktail party at one of the official hotels, to welcome our clients and will have a delegation of 9 partners at the event from the offices in South Africa, Angola, Mozambique, Kenya, Lisbon and London. The South Africa partner, Bridgett Majola, will also participate in a debate on procurement strategies and renewable energy projects.Among the topics under discussion this year are: Increasing Pace and Scale of Africa’s Renewable Energy Projects; The Growing Role of Africa’s Gas within Today’s Geo-Political Context; Africa’s Path to Becoming a Global Hydrogen Power House; Building Regional Power Markets.