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Gisela Graca
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Gisela Graca

Senior Lawyer

Languages
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • French

Gisela Graça is an accomplished lawyer specializing in energy, infrastructure, mining, oil and gas, investments, and land-related matters. She holds an impressive educational background, including a Doctoral Degree (PhD) from the University of Poitiers in France, which she completed in 2012. Prior to that, she obtained a Master's degree from the same university in 2004 and an LLB Law (Graduate) from the University Eduardo Mondlane in Mozambique in 2002. Gisela is fluent in Portuguese, French, and English.

Gisela's career spans over many years, demonstrating her expertise and commitment to the field. In her areas of practice, Gisela has been involved in various tasks and projects. In the energy sector, she has provided legal consultancy services for the Mozambique Energy Sector Reform Road Map Project, assisting the Government of Mozambique in defining an energy sector reform strategy.

In the oil and gas sector, Gisela has offered legal advice on concession contracts for research and production, as well as activities related to the production, distribution, and sale of petroleum products in Mozambique. She has also provided legal guidance in the development of aquaculture projects and eucalypt forest plantation projects, including the associated paper factory.

Gisela's expertise in infrastructure includes legal assistance concerning port management and operation agreements. Her broad knowledge and experience in multiple areas of law make her a valuable asset to Couto, Graça e Associados and ensure the provision of comprehensive and reliable legal services to clients in Mozambique.

Relevant experience

  • Associate Senior lawyer, Couto, Graça e Associados, since 2013; 
  • Lawyer, own practice, from 2007 to 2012; and 
  • Trainee Lawyer and Junior Lawyer, Silva Garcia, Advogados e Consultores, Lda, from 2002 to 2006. 

Education

  • Doctoral Degree (PhD), University of Poitiers, France, 2012; 
  • Master's degree, University of Poitiers, France, 2004; and 
  • LLB Law (Graduate), University Eduardo Mondlane, Mozambique, 2002. 

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