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Paulo Ferreira

Associate
Senior Lawyer

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Paulo Ferreira

Associate
Senior Lawyer

Contact
Maputo
CGA – Couto, Graça & Associados
Av. 24 de Julho, 7
Maputo
Mozambique
Languages Portuguese, English

Paulo Ferreira is a highly experienced lawyer with expertise in the areas of Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Natural Resources, and Infrastructures & PPPs.  

Paulo has built an impressive career in the legal field, demonstrating his commitment to the profession. 

In the area of Energy, Paulo has been involved in various significant projects. He has played a crucial role in the negotiation and concession processes for power generation projects, including coal-fired power stations, hydroelectric dams, and gas engine power plants across different provinces in Mozambique. Additionally, he has contributed to the establishment of wind power parks in multiple provinces. 

Within the Oil & Gas sector, Paulo has been part of the CGA team involved in negotiations for the establishment of legal and contractual special regimes for LNG projects in the Rovuma Basin.  

In the field of Mining, Paulo has provided legal assistance to mining concessionaires, covering areas such as coal, heavy sands, gemstones, and gold mines.  

Paulo's expertise extends to Infrastructures & PPPs, where he has been involved in negotiations for port and railway concessions, including coal terminals, railway lines, and port facilities in various provinces of Mozambique.  

With his extensive knowledge and experience in the legal aspects of Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Natural Resources, and Infrastructures & PPPs, Paulo Ferreira has proven to be a valuable asset in providing strategic legal counsel and support to clients in Mozambique. 

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Relevant experience

  • Member of the Jurisdictional Council of the Mozambican Bar Association for three years (2016-2019);  
  • Senior Associate Lawyer at CGA - Couto, Graça e Associados, Mozambique, since 2011;  
  • Associate Lawyer at Law Firm H. Gamito, Couto, Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco, Mozambique, from 2008 to 2011;   
  • Junior Associate Lawyer at Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, Portugal, from 2007 to 2008;  
  • Trainee Lawyer at Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira, Portugal, from 2004 to 2007.  
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Education

  • Post-Graduation in Energy Law, Faculty of Law of University Eduardo Mondlane, in partnership with the Faculty of Law of University of Lisbon, Mozambique, 2013;   
  • Introduction to Commercial Arbitration Course, Center for Arbitration, Conciliation and Mediation of Maputo, Mozambique, 2009;   
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