SCP Yanogo Bobson

The law firm Yanogo Bobson, specializing in business law, is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (West Africa). Leveraging the expertise of its attorneys with nearly thirty (30) years of experience and a team of fifteen dedicated and qualified individuals, the firm is able to serve its diverse clientele ranging from start-ups to state-owned enterprises, understanding complex legal issues and providing clients with sound and reliable legal advice.

SCP Yanogo Bobson provides clients with comprehensive consultation services tailored to their needs. The firm places emphasis on corporate and business law matters. The lawyers have been recognized for the quality of legal services they provide to both domestic and foreign investors, guiding clients through complex legal landscapes.

Corporate

SCP Yanogo Bobson provides advisory service on Burkina Faso investment environment, including conducting jurisdictional legal due diligence and optimizing foreign investment. It incorporates and registers subsidiaries of foreign companies and branches on behalf of foreign companies. It acts regularly as corporate secretary.

Bobson Coulibaly heads this department.

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Mining and Energy

SCP Yanogo Bobson is the recognized as the mining law firm. It provides legal assistance for the incorporation of new companies, the establishment of joint-ventures between international mining companies and local companies. It acts as legal counsel to several mining and energy companies, including IAMGold Corporation (Canada), Endeavour Mining Corporation (Canada), Roxgold Inc./Fortuna Silver Mines Inc. (Canada), West African Resources (Australia) and Orezone Inc.

In the energy sector, it acts as legal advisor to lenders and borrowers in case of public tenders. It assists its client in drafting and reviewing PPP and PPAs and provides advice on investment, company registration and licensing of permits, employment, tax, foreign loans and repatriation of funds for energy companies. FMO, IFC, Total Eren (France), Green Yellow (France) and Qair International are among its clients.

Bobson Coulibaly is in charge of this practice.

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Financial Services

SCP Yanogo Bobson helps structure loans for clients in the mining sector, the energy sector and the financial service sector. It advises both international banks and borrowers on the validity and enforceability of their loans in Burkina Faso. Drafting and registration of guarantees in connection with international financing, issuing legal opinions on the validity and enforceability of loan agreements and guarantees under the applicable national and regional laws are part of its mandates.

Bobson Coulibaly is in charge of this practice.

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Litigation

SCP Yanogo Bobson has in depth experience and expertise in the field of commercial litigation by participating in complex commercial disputes, involving local and international companies.

As legal advisors to lenders, foreign investors, borrowers, and other interested parties, its lawyers provide effective commercial solutions on a timely basis in critical situations.

SCP Yanogo Bobson represents its clients before the Commercial Court, the Court of Appeal and the Cassation Court, as well as before regional courts.

Pierre Yanogo heads this department.

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Labour Law

The firm has extensive experience in labour law and advises local and international clients from various industries. The lawyers provide specific advice on labour and immigration laws, recruitment procedures, hiring of senior management, application of social advantages and pension plans, drafting and registration of employment contracts, advising on termination of employment and assisting in obtaining visas and work permits.

Pierre Yanogo is in charge of this practice.

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SCP Yanogo Bobson

Avenue de l’Armée, bureau I 25, Cité an 3

01 BP 1889 Ouagadougou 01

Burkina Faso