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Nilza Jechande
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Nilza Jechande

Senior Lawyer

Languages
  • Portuguese
  • English

Nilza Jechande is an accomplished lawyer specializing in corporate and tax law.  

In her practice, Nilza focuses on corporate and tax matters. In the corporate field, she handles various tasks such as company incorporations, reorganizations, restructuring, and shareholding transfers. She also conducts legal audits, manages increases and reductions of share capital, and oversees mergers of credit institutions. Notably, Nilza has been involved in significant acquisitions within the cement and beverage industries. 

Within the tax domain, advises on capital gains resulting from transactions related to mine acquisitions and negotiates with public entities, including the Tax Administration and the Ministry of Mineral Resources, on taxation matters. Nilza has offered fiscal opinions on acquisitions of shareholdings in prominent companies in the alcoholic beverages and cement sectors in Mozambique.  

With her deep understanding of corporate and tax law, Nilza Jechande delivers strategic legal advice to clients, ensuring compliance and helping them navigate complex legal landscapes in Mozambique. 

Relevant experience

  • Lawyer at CGA - Couto, Graça e Associados, since 2011;  
  • Lawyer at H. Gamito, Couto, Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco e Associados, from 2007 to 2011;  
  • Trainee Lawyer at H. Gamito, Couto, Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco e Associados, from 2005 to 2007;  
  • Legal Adviser in the company Terminais do Norte, S.A., from 2005 to 2007.  

Education

  • Post – Graduation in International Trade Law, Faculty of Law of Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique, 2006;  
  • Law Degree, Faculty of Law of Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique, 2005.  

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