General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Congo Democratic Republic of Congo
Band 1
About
Provided by Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick
Advising local and international clients in relation to multi-jurisdictional, cross-border as well as domestic transactions in the areas of M&A (including private equity), corporate (re)structuring and reorganisations, the setting up of operations in the DRC and the negotiation of joint-venture agreements. Other advisory areas include general corporate operations, corporate governance work and labour and employment law issues (including collective dismissals). We help clients to structure their investments in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in the mining, agriculture, energy, real estate, infrastructure, transport, telecom, and industrial sectors. We also assist them with banking and financial matters, especially asset financing, loans or convertible debt instruments, credit transactions, securities offerings, private placements, and secured transactions. Furthermore, we have a significant track record of assisting our clients in international arbitration relating to DRC matters.
Chambers Review
The Brussels-headquartered law firm Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick offers in-depth experience of the DRC market. It assists with a broad range of commercial matters, with notable involvement in project development and financing, restructuring and insolvency, and corporate mandates. The team is a favourite amongst clients operating in the mining and financial services sectors.
Work Highlights
- Liedekerke advised Critical Metals on its acquisition of a majority stake in Amani Mineral Katanga.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Liedekerke provides commercial and legally correct advice. The team is responsive and easy to engage with."
"Liedekerke provides commercial and legally correct advice. The team is responsive and easy to engage with."
Notable Practitioners
Aimery de Schoutheete is based in Brussels and is head of the firm's Africa desk. An established expert in OHADA disputes, he has outstanding experience in litigation and arbitration, focusing on OHADA, ICC and Congolese law. He also advises on high-profile matters within the natural resources industry.
Thibaut Hollanders is based in Brussels and is managing director of the firm's Kinshasa office. His significant experience includes advising international and local clients on all types of corporate and commercial matters. He regularly advises clients on mining, energy, infrastructure and restructuring matters.
"Thibaut Hollanders is easy to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Liedekerke Wolters Waelbroeck Kirkpatrick
Congo Democratic Republic of Congo