General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Congo Brazzaville
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About
Provided by Cabinet Gomes
Cabinet Gomes is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in the country. It is a leading multidisciplinary firm, which offers assistance and legal solutions adapted to the needs of the main domestic and international companies operating in the Republic of Congo and the continent.
The firm, by virtue of its long-lasting presence, is deeply rooted in the business world in Congo, which gives its clients a competitive advantage as understanding local cultures is crucial for doing business in Africa and elsewhere in the world.
The team is made up of highly qualified lawyers, graduates of the best African, European and American law schools.
Established in Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville, Cabinet Gomes ensures a permanent presence in these two main cities of the country, and more generally in the whole of the Republic of Congo and in the CEMAC and OHADA zone.
The firm advises its clients in various practice areas such as:
• Arbitration and Litigation
• Competition law
• Corporate law
• Criminal Corporate law
• Hydrocarbons law
• Intellectual Property and Copyright
• Maritime law
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Mining law
• OHADA business law
• PPP and Project Finance
• Real estate Law
• Regulatory
• Tax Law
Chambers Review
Cabinet Gomes is a pre-eminent law firm for commercial transactions in Congo Brazzaville. It is often involved in major oil and gas and energy matters, with a strong track record in corporate, employment and civil law. The team frequently represents clients before national courts in employment and commercial disputes. The firm is a part of the Miranda Alliance, with offices in both Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire.
Work Highlights
- Cabinet Gomes represented Bureau Veritas Congo in a dispute against SAFA.
Notable Practitioners
Pointe-Noire-based Alexis Vincent Gomes is a top lawyer who is renowned for his experience in high-profile cases and his outstanding knowledge of liquidation proceedings and corporate transactions. He regularly represents clients before national courts in connection with commercial disputes and labour lawsuits.
Making his debut in the rankings is Roland Bembelly whose expertise allows him to cover a broad range of issues, including M&A, commercial and employment disputes, liquidations and public law matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cabinet Gomes
Congo Brazzaville
Members
Provided by Cabinet Gomes
Alvarez Missakila
Louis-Raymond Gomes
Head of Department
Parfait Linvani
Roland Bembelly
Simon-Yves Tchicamboud
Industries
Provided by Cabinet Gomes
Agrifood and Agriculture
Banks and Insurance
Finance and fintech
Governments and public sector
Health Pharma
Media and Telecom
Mining
Oil and Gas
Ports, Railways, Aeronautics and Transportation
Real Estate