General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Cameroon
Band 2
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+237 222 21 21 66 / +237 655 21 31 41About
Provided by Amadagana & Partners
AMADAGANA & PARTNERS is a law firm specializing in the fields of energy, mining, infrastructure, financing, mergers and acquisitions, sports, advice to governments, litigation and arbitration in the OHADA zone. Our trademark is the international quality of our legal services combined with a strong local expertise. We advise Cameroonian and international investors, as well as government entities in the management of their business in Cameroon and Africa, with a focus on the OHADA zone.
In the energy sector, we are active in key operations in the sector including the first solar power plant in Cameroon and the first fully private hydroelectric project in the country.
In the mining sector, we are a key player, regularly consulted by the State to improve existing regulations. We are currently advising a mining company in the negotiation of an agreement with the State of Cameroon for the exploitation of one of the largest bauxite deposits in the world.
In the PPP sector, we recently advised a consortium on the PPP deal of the year consisting of 14 toll gates in Cameroon, the financing of which was recently closed.
On the financing side, we can advise both sponsors and lenders and have advised on several financings ranging from EUR 3,000,000 to EUR 320,000,000.
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Chambers Review
Amadagana & Partners is a recognised Yaoundé-based law firm with a strong focus on mandates within the energy sector, assisting with power purchase agreements and renewable energy project development. The team additionally advises on financings and incorporations. The group's clients include an impressive range of financial institutions, fintechs and mining companies.
Work Highlights
- Amadagana & Partners advised Berkeley Energy Cameroon on its EUR90 million development of the Dibombe hydroelectric power plant.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We rely on them a lot to help us navigate quite a complex institutional and political backdrop, as well as in our day-to-day legal issues."
"They are well versed, with knowledge of varied legal frameworks and regulations."
"They have the ability to bring clarity in the presence of exacerbated ambiguity. They respond in a timely manner and stick to agreed deadlines."
"We rely on them a lot to help us navigate quite a complex institutional and political backdrop, as well as in our day-to-day legal issues."
"They are well versed, with knowledge of varied legal frameworks and regulations."
"They have the ability to bring clarity in the presence of exacerbated ambiguity. They respond in a timely manner and stick to agreed deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Lynda Amadagana operates an active Yaoundé-based practice. She has noted experience negotiating power purchase agreements and mining permits. She also handles project financing mandates in the energy sector. She is dual-qualified in France and Cameroon.
"Lynda delivers with high standards and she is passionate about what she does."
"She is pragmatic, eloquent and well versed with legal and commercial knowledge and great negotiating skills."