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Leading firms in Cameroon

Amadagana & Partners

Amadagana & Partners is a full-service law firm with cross-border capabilities that advises on a wide range of issues, with particular expertise in the sectors of energy, mining, infrastructure, M&A and telecoms, as well as being seasoned in both litigation and arbitration. The practice head is founding partner Lynda Amdagana who advises on a wide range of commercial matters with a particular focus on corporate and M&A projects in the OHADA zone. Other notable practitioners are Elise Ngo Nyobe who assists on corporate transactions and project financing, particularly in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors, and Guy Mbenda who focuses on corporate transactions and international tax transactions in the energy sector.

Responsables de la pratique:

Lynda Anadagana


Autres avocats clés:

Ngo Nyobe; Guy Mbenda


Principaux clients

Actis


Africa Ports Development


ALSF


Augentic Passcam


Cabef


Camalco


Cameroon Power Holdings


Capi Money


Caysti


CCA Bank


Cexim


Cimencam


Daystar Power


Egis Projects


Eneo Cameroon


Eramet Cameroon


ETG World


Fayat


Feicom


Ferrero


Genius Bet


Jubaili Agrotec


Nuran Wireless


Retice


Ria


Royal Group


Sinosteel


Sonamines


Tap tap Send


Total Energies


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised SINOSTEEL on the structuring of a $400m iron ore mining project in Cameroon.
  • Advised CCA Bank on a lending of XAF 10bn from IFC to support women-led SMEs.
  • Advised Actis on a share sale transaction for the main energy utility with the Government of Cameroon in the energy sector.

Chazai Wamba

The team at Chazai Wamba has ‘very good knowledge with regards to legal issues in the financial world,‘ with expert knowledge in finance, project finance and M&A. The practice is led by the ‘excellentAurélie Chazai who assists on matters relating to project finance and capital markets practice, the insurance law specialist Flora Wamba who ‘delivers exceptional service‘ and is experienced in the oil and gas sector, and the seasoned litigator Emmanuel Massoda  who specialises in administrative litigation. The group also includes Paul Ariel Kombou and Vanina Fonga who both focus on corporate law and M&A, the arbitration specialist Aurélia Kamga and Yann Solle who is active in public finance, public and administrative law and real estate.

Responsables de la pratique:

Aurélie Chazai; Flora Wamba; Emmanuel Massoda


Autres avocats clés:

Paul Ariel Kombou; Vanina Fonga; Aurélia Kamga; Yann Solle


Les références

‘They have excellent people skills and collaborated seamlessly with our UK Counsel on the deal.’

‘Talented people mastering banking regulations, finance and insurance matters. Very collaborative and flexible. ’

‘This firm is already unique in the way it is structured: a business law firm, with a global vision of commercial, civil and criminal law, and a dynamic team in the image of the partner. Promptness in action and, above all, quality in reports and actions.’

Principaux clients

Société Générale Cameroun


The Ministry of Finance of Cameroon (MINFI)


Bocom Petroleum S.A.


PROPARCO


SCB Cameroun


Port Authority of Douala


BGFIBank Cameroun


Attijari Securities Africa (ASCA)


BIA Cameroun


SOLEVO Cameroun


Principaux dossiers


  • Lead counsel to the arrangers of Cameroon’s seventh multi-tranche bond issue.
  • Lead counsel to the Port Authority of Douala for the structuring of a syndicated loan to refinance PAD’s existing debt and finance new development projects.
  • Lead counsel to the lending banks (Société Générale Cameroun; SCB Cameroun) for a syndicated loan with a 10-year maturity for the expansion of CFAO Retail (Carrefour, Playce) in Cameroon.

D. Moukouri & Partners

With particular expertise in structuring corporate and business deals, D. Moukouri & Partners has a ‘responsive and knowledgeable‘ practice that frequently advises companies and corporations across a wide range of industries, such as telecoms and construction, and is praised as ‘internationally recognized as experts in technology law.’ The practice is led by the ‘competent‘ and ‘meticulousDanielle Moukouri who specialises in OHADA corporate law and is also an expert in fintech and tech, and Aurelien Djengue who specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration.

Responsables de la pratique:

Danielle Moukouri; Aurelien Djengue


Les références

‘The firm works as a team. They are responsive and knowledgeable in their area of practice. They have an excellent team of young lawyers. Thus, they make legal practice less complex. It was interesting to collaborate with them as a leading law firm in the African network of business lawyers.’

‘We choose the firm because they are internationally recognized as experts in technology law. Very dynamic team with strong ability to establish good relationship with other support players.’

‘Availability and reactivity.’

Principaux clients

Colgate Palmolive Company


Coris Bank International


Orange Cameroun


Cargill BV


Cimencam


Razel


TBEA Hengyang Transformer Co. LTD


Mastercard Senegal


Lous Dreyfus Company Cote d’Ivoire


Agrial


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Cimpor Cameroun that just ended the construction of a modern cement factory in Cameroon under an EPC agreement entered into with Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions.
  • Advise Orange Cameroun through the OrangeFab Start-ups Accelerator programme.
  • Advised Coris Bank International on the acquisition deal of the assets of Standard Chartered Bank in 15 African countries including Cameroon.

Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo, Avocats Associés

Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo, Avocats Associés has expertise in business law, as well as banking and finance, and assists clients across a wide variety of sectors, including transport, energy, petroleum law, competition law and intellectual property. Leading the practice, Hyacinthe Fansi is an expert in the CEMAC competition regulatory landscape and particularly experienced in sectors such as agriculture, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. The group also includes Michel-Antoine Mben who leads the tax practice and specialises in corporate and international tax structuring, and Linda Bian who focuses on M&A and projects in the corporate, energy telecoms, finance and intellectual property sectors.

Responsables de la pratique:

Hyacinthe Fansi


Autres avocats clés:

Michel-Antoine Mben; Linda Bian


Principaux clients

Jumo


General Electric


Willis Towers Watson


United Bank for Africa


Coface


Joliba Capital


IATA


Afriwise


Perenco


Radisson


Tullow Oil


General Electric


MSC Group


Boluda Group


Population Services International


Clinton Health Access Initiative


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised SAS Shipping Agencies Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSC Group, with regards to CEMAC merger control approval of its acquisition of Bolloré Africa Logistics.
  • Advised Joliba Capital on its capital participation in the equity capital of Institut Universitaire De La Cote.
  • Advised IATA on the renewal of its operating license in Cameroon.

Core Africa Lawyers

The team at Core Africa Lawyers is ‘very professional, always responsive and very informed‘ and has expertise in non-contentious legal and tax work, but also assists on matters relating to employment, corporate and insolvency, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The practice is led by the dispute resolution lawyer Constant Koum, the transactions lawyer François Lecompte who ‘provides outstanding client service,‘ and Esther Massoua who specialises in regulatory work and dispute resolution. The ‘well-informedAnne Suzie Yonbang is also a key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Constant Koum; Esther Massoua; François Lecompte


Autres avocats clés:

Anne Suzie Yonbang


Les références

‘Very professional, always responsive, very informed, a trusted local partner in Cameroon.’

‘The team is a mix of lawyers from Cameroon and France and is very helpful and reactive.’

‘Francois Lecompte provides outstanding client service, always has time for us. His opinions are measured and carefully considered. Advice is always sound and trusted.’

Principaux clients

The International Finance Corporation


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on a  secured financing package to Bocom Petroleum.

CT-AVOCATS

CT-AVOCATS has specialist knowledge in transactions, business and investment law, and frequently assists investors with establishing and carrying out their business in Cameroon. The practice is led by Charles Tchuente who is seasoned in business law transactions and litigation, Irene Nana who advises on a wide range of issues but particularly in business law, and William Che who leads the firm’s Common Law department. The group also includes Mofe Wabo Clarine who assists on both commercial transactions and criminal procedures, and the business law practitioner Tamkam Guy Armel who is particularly experienced in alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Responsables de la pratique:

Charles Tchuente; Irene Nana; William Che


Autres avocats clés:

Mofe Wabo Clarine; Tamkam Guy Armel


Les références

‘They understand the subject matters very well and deal with it accordingly using their expertise.’

Principaux clients

African Hospitals S.A.


Siemens NV


PPG CAMEROUN (MIA CAMEROUN)


Maison H SARL


AppsTech


La Société SEEF CAMEROUN S.A.


Soletanche Bachy International (France)


Metafrique Steel S.A


OLA Energy Cameroon S.A.


SCI H & Co


Air Gaz Cameroun


Camrail (Group Bolloré)


SGMC (Groupe SOMDIAA)


Air Liquide France


Sanlam Cameroun


GPAC Cameroun


CAMDA – Carrefour (Groupe CFAO France)


IHS Cameroon S.A.


Commission Européenne


Weatherford Cameroon


Prometal Cameroun


Transport Omais Kassim SARL


Group SEFECAM/SIENCAM


SCI ABANE


Principaux dossiers


  • Advising and accompanying concerned stakeholders towards the implementation of an Africa Hospital Centre in Douala.
  • Advised and defended Société Transport Omais Kassim (TOK) SARL in a debt recovery procedure against Société Industrie Forestiere de Ouesso (IFO) SARL.
  • Advising and accompanying SIEMENS NV in a €267k debt recovery procedure against la société ISAS SARL since January 2023.

Epena Law

With a special focus on private equity and fund structuring, Epena Law frequently assists funds managers, investors and regulatory bodies in structuring investment funds and other related matters, and the group is increasingly advising on debt restructuring and distressed asset buyouts. A seasoned advisor for investors, practice head Johanna Monthé is experienced in corporate and financial transactions across the continent. Bertille Sylviane Kokouendo, who frequently advises international investors and companies in corporate transactions and M&A, as well as Michaella Ndjang and Tatiana Nkoungou, are also key contacts.

Responsables de la pratique:

Johanna Monthe


Autres avocats clés:

Bertille Sylviane Kokouendo; Michaella Ndjang; Tatiana Nkoungou


Principaux clients

Partech Partners


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Partech Partners in the context of an investment in Djamo, carrying out due diligence on the company and its various subsidiaries in Africa and abroad.

LPA-CGR

LPA-CGR assists a wide range of clients on corporate and business-related mandates and has particular expertise in litigation and tax, especially in the natural resources, energy and transport sectors. Practice head Ghislaine Lovet advises on the structuring and optamisation of public law, namely public-private partnerships and the outsourcing of public services, and private law projects such as special enterprise agreements, as well as assisting on a wide range matters relating to tax, including international business taxation and international taxation. André Russel Batoum is another key contact.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ghislaine Lovet


Autres avocats clés:

André Russel Batoum


Les références

‘The team works in close cooperation with the Africa Desk in Paris within the framework of Public-Private Partnerships, which allows, when matters require it, to require the complementary expertise of other partners of the firm, in Paris, Algiers or Casablanca, who regularly intervene on subjects intertwined with the team’s practice.’

‘The team deals with the major international law firms based/active in Africa. The team is specialized in fast-developing sectors in Africa as Natural Resources/Energy (petrol, gas, mining, renewable energy) and transport.’

Principaux clients

CFAO Technologies


Principaux dossiers