MDR
Advodagos is a
full service law firm founded in 2014 and led by managing partner Tiago Arouca Mendes. The firm is a member of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle, a global alliance of law firms
established by Morais Leitão. The firm has a strong focus on banking, M&A
and project related work.
MDR
Advogados advised in the restructuring of
PriceWaterhouseCoopers' operation in Mozambique. Specifically, the firm
assisted
in the process of designing the implementation of the restructuring plan as well as the execution and implementation of the restructuring operation. This included drafting contracts and supporting documents, setting up new companies in Mozambique, and obtaining the necessary authorizations. The team is led by Tiago Arouca Mendes and advice is currently ongoing.
The firm also acted as local counsel to the banking syndicate in the project financing of the Coral South FLNG Project. This project includes the design, construction, and operation of a floating liquefied natural gas facility
located offshore of the Rovuma Basin. The team, led by Paula Duarte Rocha,
was responsible for
advising the lenders on all Mozambican law aspects of the
financing structure,
including regulatory, contractual, and security package matters. The project is currently ongoing.
"I have had the privilege of working with MDR Advogados on multiple occasions. They are highly professional, trustworthy, and consistently take the time to understand the context before developing solutions that are acceptable to all parties involved."
(Leveraged Finance)
"MDR
Advogados demonstrate an exceptional ability to find practical and effective solutions, always guided by a strong commitment to ethics and integrity." (Leveraged Finance)
"Paula
Duarte Rocha
is a
super star, and she is an excellent lawyer! She is trustworthy, and
approachable. She asks the right questions, and she
always find the best solutions." (Leveraged Finance)
"Tiago Arouca Mendes is patient, willing to listen, and has integrity." (Leveraged Finance)
