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Alvaro Basto
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Alvaro Basto

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  • Portuguese
  • English

Álvaro Pinto Basto is a highly accomplished legal professional with a rich background in litigation and arbitration. He has made significant contributions to the legal field in Mozambique and has held various prestigious positions throughout his career. 

Throughout his career, Álvaro has been actively involved in the Mozambique Bar Association, assuming important roles and responsibilities. In recognition of his expertise, he was recently elected member of National Council of Mozambique Bar Association, have been previously appointed Vice Chairman of the National Exam and Apprenticeship Commission of the Mozambique Bar Association (CNAEE) in October 2021. He has also served as a member of the National Exam and Apprenticeship Commission and the National Exam Commission and Apprenticeship. He has also been recognized for his contributions, receiving a merit award during the 25th anniversary of the Mozambique Bar Association. 

Álvaro Pinto Basto's dedication to the legal profession, his extensive experience in litigation and arbitration, and his commitment to advancing legal education make him a respected figure in the Mozambican legal community. His expertise and leadership continue to contribute to the development and improvement of the legal landscape in Mozambique. 

Relevant experience

  • Partner and Head of the Litigation Department of Couto, Graça & Associados (CGA), since 2011; 
  • Head of the Litigation Department of Monteiro Graça & Associados (MGA), from 2002 to 2011; 
  • Senior Legal Advisor of Monteiro Graça & Associados (MGA), from 2000 to 2002; 
  • Legal Practice in Portugal, in an individual practice office, from 1998 to 2000; 
  • Trainee in the Portuguese Bar Association, from 1995 to 1996. 

Memberships & Roles

  • 28th June 2023 – Elected member of National Council of Mozambique Bar Association. 
  • 25th November 2021 – Justice Symposium organized by the Provincial Council of the Mozambique Bar Association of Maputo City– speaker on the theme “The Training of Lawyers. From University to Professional Internship – Challenges and Strategies”; 
  • Lecturer in the preparation course in forensic practices civil law of the Mozambique Association of Judges - January / April 2021;  
  • Appointed Vice Chairman of the National Exam and Apprenticeship Commission of the Mozambique Bar Association (CNAEE) - October 7th, 2021; 
  • Member of the National Exam and Apprenticeship Commission of the Mozambique Bar Association - Reappointed in 22nd September 2020. 
  • In the commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the Mozambique Bar Association held on the 13th September 2019 received a recognition merit award
  • Member of the National Exam Commission and Apprenticeship of the Mozambican Bar Association, appointed in 2017; 
  • Patron of the Access to Justice Institute (IAJ) of the Mozambique Bar Association - May 2014 until August 2020; 

Awards & Rankings

Álvaro Pinto Basto is top ranked in Chambers 2022 and 2023

 

Education

  • Law Degree from the Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, Portugal, in 1994. 

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