Overview
MPA Legal Africa is a specialist law firm and strategic advisory practice based in Praia, Cape Verde, providing sophisticated legal services to governments, international organisations, investors, corporations and public institutions across Africa and internationally. With a practice centred on international law, public policy and cross-border legal advisory, the firm combines deep legal expertise with strategic insight to help clients navigate complex regulatory, investment and governance challenges.
Built on a multidisciplinary model, MPA Legal Africa brings together legal, tax and consulting professionals to deliver integrated, practical solutions tailored to each client’s objectives. The firm advises on matters ranging from international investment and public sector reform to arbitration, regional integration and regulatory compliance, ensuring clients benefit from commercially sound and legally robust guidance. Regardless of the size or complexity of a mandate, MPA Legal Africa is committed to providing responsive, ethical and results-focused legal counsel.
Practice Areas
- Public International Law
- Investment Law
- Public Consulting & Development Policies
- Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
- Public Regulation & Competition
- Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
- African Regional Integration
- Taxation & Compliance
Highlights
- Specialist law firm focused on international law, strategic consulting and cross-border legal advisory.
- Based in Praia, Cape Verde, serving public and private sector clients throughout Africa and internationally.
- Advises governments, international organisations, investors, corporations and public institutions on complex legal and regulatory matters.
- Multidisciplinary team combining legal, tax and strategic consulting expertise to provide integrated client solutions.
- Member of LEX Africa, providing clients with access to legal expertise in more than 30 African countries through a network of over 600 lawyers.
- Strong focus on investment protection, public sector reform, regulatory compliance and regional integration across Africa.
- Committed to delivering legal services founded on professionalism, ethics, innovation and practical commercial solutions.
Achievements
- Established a specialist practice dedicated to international law and strategic advisory, supporting clients on matters with regional and cross-border significance.
- Built a multidisciplinary advisory model that integrates legal, tax and consulting expertise to address complex public and private sector challenges.
- Developed recognised expertise in advising on investment law, international arbitration, development policy and African regional integration.
- Strengthened its international capabilities through membership of LEX Africa, enabling coordinated legal support across more than 30 African jurisdictions.
- Continues to support governments, institutions and investors in advancing sustainable development, regulatory certainty and cross-border investment throughout Africa.
