Avillez Bacar Duarte & Centeio Sociedade de Advogados is a Mozambican law firm established in 2009. The firm is led by managing partner Francisco Avillez and is based in Maputo. 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm has a focus on financial and corporate work but is also very active in project development. 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include JBIC, IFC, Unilever, ABC Bank, Millennium Bim, Africa50, AgDevCo, City Lodge Hotel Group, CTRG and Motraco. 

Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023) 

Banking and finance 

“Available, commercially aware.” 

Financial services regulatory 

“We find the lawyers to be knowledgeable and well versed. They have excellent contacts within government and regulatory sectors. They are strong counsellors in meeting our needs.”