General Business Law - Burkina Faso
What the team is known for
SCPA Legalis is a well-regarded law firm with many years of experience and substantial expertise in mining law issues, having assisted with the financing of a number of major projects in Burkina Faso. The team regularly advises overseas clients hailing from Europe and across Africa, and is able to assist with a wide variety of corporate and finance matters. Market commentators emphasise the firm's skilled work in both French and English.
Notable practitioners
Firm managing partner Batibié Benao is a well-respected lawyer with a sound technical grasp of the law, as well as strong relationships throughout the market in Burkina Faso. Sources draw attention to his expertise in constitutional law.
Yoni Amado is an impressive lawyer with a great deal of experience in commercial law, providing counsel on a wide range of transactions. He is also a key point of contact for the firm's disputes team and regularly represents international clients in arbitrations.
