General Business Law - Mali
What the team is known for
Vaughan Avocats is particularly active on energy project development in Mali, assisting with PPPs and concession agreements. The firm also handles M&A, financing and employment-related mandates, and its clients benefit from an office based in Paris in addition to its Bamako headquarters.
Strengths
"I chose Vaughan Avocats due to their expertise in our sector in Mali."
Work highlights
Vaughan Avocats acted for Vivo Energy on the Malian aspects of its GBP2 billion listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Notable practitioners
Daouda Ba is admitted to both the Malian and Paris Bars. He operates a varied practice that includes experience of both contentious and non-contentious matters, spanning M&A, banking and finance, and labour law issues. He is particularly active in the mining and energy sectors, assisting with the development of energy projects in Mali. "When I give something to him, I know that it will be excellent work. I know that I do not need anyone else besides him and I am confident that at the end of the day he has done his job." "I appreciate his availability and ability to listen."
