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Lechêne, Iñiguez & Partners (LI&P) is a leading international law firm specializing in a broad range of legal services. LI&P is known for its expert legal counsel and industry-focused approach, as well as its strong capabilities in general business law.


Recent Work Highlights


LI&P has consistently been ranked among the top legal firms in its practice areas, with notable achievements that include:


  • Oil & Gas Sector Litigation: Successfully represented a multinational oil company in a labour dispute involving complex contractual interpretations, securing a favourable ruling that set a precedent in the region.
  • Tax Advisory & Compliance: Successfully assisted a leading multinational corporation in Africa to structuring its international tax strategy to optimize compliance and efficiency across multiple jurisdictions, helping them navigate complex regulatory frameworks.
  • Cross-Border M&A: Advised on acquisitions involving energy assets across borders, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.


Specialisations


The firm is recognized for its expertise in tax law, audit, labour law and litigation, particularly within the energy and natural resources sectors. LI&P handles complex legal matters including regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, litigation, corporate structuring, and tax strategy. The firm also provides strategic legal advisory services to multinational corporations ensuring their compliance with international and local regulations.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Equatorial Guinea

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lechêne, Iñiguez & Partners is a law firm with significant experience in tax and labour litigation. Its Madrid-based team of lawyers offers expertise in tax audits and is significantly active in the oil and gas sector in Equatorial Guinea.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sébastien Lechêne
Sébastien Lechêne
Expertise Based Abroad

Sébastien Lechêne is recognised as a very knowledgeable Madrid-based expert, advising on the tax regime and legal and audit issues in relation to Equatorial Guinea. He also acts on contractual matters and provides additional advice on issues in the oil and gas sector.

He is professional and accommodating.

Javier Iñiguez
Javier Iñiguez
Expertise Based Abroad

Javier Iñiguez is a Spain-based lawyer who has extensive experience in Equatorial Guinea. He regularly advises companies in the oil and gas sector, with a particular focus on tax and corporate mandates.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lechêne, Iñiguez & Partners

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Equatorial Guinea

General Business Law

Sébastien Lechêne
Sébastien Lechêne
Spain expertise based abroad
Javier Iñiguez
Javier Iñiguez
Spain expertise based abroad

Members

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Cláudia Esteves

Cláudia Maia

Martín Añez Rea

Simon Rufino Mitogo Esono

Clients

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Galp

Panoro Energy

Petrofac

Vaalco Energy

Africa Oil Corporation

CHC Helicopters

ChampionX

Chevron

DeepOcean

Glencore

Gunvor

International SOS

Kosmos Energy

Mitsui

SBM Offshore

Technip FMC

Tidewater

TotalEnergies

Trident Energy

Tullow Oil

Wellgear

Industries

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Banking & Finance

Business Services

CEMAC

Company & Contract Law

Corporate & Commercial Law

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Energy & Natural Resources

Labour Law

OHADA

Oil & Gas

Security Law

Tax