ARBITRATION IN MOZAMBIQUE
Arbitration in Mozambique: an overview
An overview of Mozambique’s legal framework and arbitration practice, from contractual choices to the award, judicial review and enforcement, with particular attention to regulated sectors and investment.
Arbitration in Mozambique’s legal system
The applicable sources and the choices that shape an arbitration.
02Institutions and organisation of arbitration
Who administers the proceedings, who decides the dispute and how costs are organised.
03Arbitration agreements and arbitrability
Consent, formal requirements and the limits on submitting disputes to arbitration.
04Constitution and operation of the arbitral tribunal
Appointment, independence, challenges and replacement of arbitrators.
05Procedure, evidence and court assistance
Case management, interim protection and participation safeguards.
06Awards, challenges, recognition and enforcement
The effects of an award, the available review and the steps towards compliance.
07Arbitration in regulated sectors and investment
Reading the special legislation, contract and transitional framework together.
08Arbitration practice and developments in Mozambique
Published decisions, the limits of available data and issues to monitor.
About this overview
This overview develops and updates the author’s contribution to the 2024 Arbitration Compass. Its structure and text were prepared for this portal. References identify the legislation and decisions consulted. Examples are hypothetical; doctrinal views and reform proposals are identified as such. The review date marks the research cut-off and does not replace consultation of the sources applicable to a particular case.