Tiago Arouca Mendes, Managing Partner of MDR Advogados, was featured in the latest issue of MOZBusiness magazine, where he shared his vision for the legal sector in Mozambique. With more than 12 years of experience at the helm of one of the country's leading law firms, Tiago Arouca Mendes emphasised the importance of professional ethics, continuous training and technological innovation in the practice of law.
In an interview, the lawyer explained the origins of MDR Advogados, a firm that was created as part of Morais Leitão's internationalisation strategy. The firm, which started with just four members, now has a team of 20 professionals and is part of the international network of Morais Leitão Legal Circle. Tiago Arouca Mendes also highlighted the firm's commitment to specialisation and keeping abreast of global trends as essential factors for sustainable growth in the sector.
In addition to its legal work, MDR Advogados has played an active role in the modernisation of the Mozambican legal market. The founding partner says that the growing competitiveness of the country's legal profession is a positive challenge, encouraging greater sophistication of services and convergence with international standards.
The full interview can be read in the attachment below.
(The article is in portuguese only)