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Rui Loforte
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Rui Loforte

Labor and Intellectual Property

Languages
  • English
  • Portuguese

Rui Loforte is a highly accomplished legal professional with expertise in labor law and industrial property.

Rui Loforte specializes in labor law and industrial property, bringing extensive knowledge and experience in these areas. He has successfully led teams in significant acquisition projects involving Mozambican and foreign banks, and played a key role in the revision of energy laws in Mozambique. Moreover, he has overseen multiple structural restructurings for both national and international companies, showcasing his expertise in corporate matters.

With his impressive track record and broad expertise, Rui Loforte is a respected legal professional who continues to make valuable contributions to the legal field in Mozambique.

Relevant experience

  • Partner and Head of the Labor and Intelectual Property Departments of Couto, Graça & Associados since 2011; 
  • Partner of Furtado, Bhikha, Loforte, Popat & Associados, from 2009 to 2011; 
  • Founding Partner of Furtado & Loforte, from 2007 to 2009; 
  • Director of the Legal Departament of Insitec Group, from 2005 to 2007; 
  • Coordinator of the Legal Department of “SCI – Sociedade de Controlo e Gestão de Participações financeiras, S.A.”, from 2001 to 2005. 

Memberships & Roles

  • President of the Board of the General Assembly of the Maputo Basketball Association, from 2004 to 2015; and 
  • Secretary of the Board of the General Assembly of “BCI - Banco Comercial de Investimentos”, from 2008 to 2012. 

Education

Law degree, from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique, in 2002.