Mirabel Toko

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial Law

Advises on corporate structuring, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), corporate governance, and contract negotiations, ensuring businesses operate in compliance with corporate laws and best practices.

Securities Law & Financial Regulations

Provides legal opinions on securities regulations, financial transactions, and autonomous guarantees, ensuring compliance with regional and international financial regulators, including CEMAC financial regulations.

Banking & Finance

Advises financial institutions, investors, and corporations on loan agreements, secured transactions, debt recovery, and banking regulatory compliance to mitigate financial risks.

Energy & Infrastructure Law

Provides regulatory and contractual guidance on energy, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with licensing, investment regulations, and contractual obligations.

Cross-Border Transactions & International Business Law

Handles multijurisdictional transactions, international joint ventures, foreign direct investments, and trade law matters, ensuring compliance with international financial and trade laws.

Regulatory Compliance & Corporate Governance

Advises companies on corporate governance frameworks, risk management, compliance audits, and statutory filings, including board resolutions, shareholder registers, and sector-specific regulations.

Employment & Labor Law

Provides advisory services on employment contracts, workplace policies, labor disputes, and corporate workforce compliance, ensuring alignment with national and international labor regulations.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Represents clients in commercial litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable legal outcomes.

Contract Law

Drafts, reviews, and negotiates commercial agreements, shareholder agreements, service contracts, and corporate governance documents, ensuring legal soundness and enforceability.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Law

Advises on tech regulations, telecommunications licensing, fintech compliance, and digital business law, ensuring businesses comply with emerging technology policies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Law & Digital Compliance

Provides legal guidance on AI governance, ethical AI use, liability risks, fintech regulations, and cybersecurity compliance, helping businesses integrate AI technologies while ensuring regulatory adherence.

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF)

Advises financial institutions, corporations, and regulated entities on AML compliance, anti-terrorism financing laws, financial crime risk assessments, and reporting obligations under CEMAC and international financial enforcement frameworks.

Anti-Corruption & Compliance

Provides legal advisory on anti-bribery laws, corporate fraud prevention, FCPA and UK Bribery Act compliance, whistleblower protections, and internal corporate investigations, ensuring clients mitigate corruption risks and regulatory penalties.

Intellectual Property & Trademarks

Assists with trademark registration, brand protection, copyright law, and intellectual property dispute resolution, ensuring businesses protect and enforce their IP assets.

Real Estate & Property Law

Advises on property transactions, lease agreements, land acquisition, and regulatory due diligence for real estate investments and commercial developments.

Immigration Law

Provides legal assistance on corporate mobility, work permits, business visas, expatriate relocation, and immigration compliance, ensuring seamless legal processes for foreign professionals and investors.

Bilingual Legal Services (English & French)

Offers legal translation, bilingual contract drafting, and cross-jurisdictional legal advisory services, ensuring accessibility for both English and French-speaking clients.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Cameroon Bar Association

Publications

Contributor to several World Bank Doing Business Reports (2018, 2019, 2021)

Contributor to World Bank Group Women, Business and The Law 2021

Contributor to the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index for the years 2021, 2023 and 2024

Languages Spoken

English and French

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Cameroon

Career

The Abeng Law Firm (Cameroon) – Lawyer (2024 – Present)

Provides corporate legal advisory services on regulatory compliance, financial transactions, securities law, and corporate governance.

Assists in drafting contracts, legal opinions, and board meeting documents for corporate clients.

Conducts legal research in public and private law, with a focus on corporate, financial, and securities law.

Represents clients in court proceedings, labor inspectorate meetings, and regulatory investigations.

Supports cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance, liaising with international partner law firms.

Oversees company secretarial duties, including maintaining shareholder registers and corporate filings.

Previous Legal Experience

Freelance Legal Consultant (2011 – 2013): Provided legal research, drafted contracts, and translated legal documents for clients.

Intern, Liberty Law Firm (2010): Gained experience in litigation, legal research, and document drafting for corporate and commercial cases.

Academic Intern, Abunaw Law Firm (2008 – 2009): Assisted in court proceedings and legal research in public and private law.

Industry Sector Expertise

Mirabel Toko has developed a strong reputation in corporate, financial, and regulatory law, offering deep expertise in:

Corporate & Financial Law

Advising on corporate governance, M&A transactions, and securities regulations.

Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, service contracts, and shareholder agreements.

Ensuring compliance with OHADA, CEMAC, and international financial regulations.

Regulatory Compliance & Financial Crime Prevention

Advising financial institutions on AML, CTF, and anti-corruption laws, including compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and CEMAC banking regulations.

Conducting compliance risk assessments and internal investigations for multinational companies.

Cross-Border Transactions & Investment Advisory

Assisting in foreign direct investment (FDI), trade law compliance, and international contract negotiations.

Liaising with partner law firms across jurisdictions for multinational corporate transactions.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Law

Advising on artificial intelligence (AI) regulations, digital business compliance, fintech laws, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Supporting startups and tech firms on data protection and telecommunications licensing.

Real Estate & Property Law

Advising on real estate acquisitions, lease agreements, and construction contracts.

Conducting due diligence on land transactions and property investment compliance.

Immigration & Labor Law

Assisting with work permits, business visas, and corporate immigration compliance.

Representing corporate clients in labor disputes and employment contract negotiations.

Experience

The Abeng Law Firm – Lawyer (2024 – Present)

Advising corporate clients, financial institutions, and multinational corporations on legal risk management, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

Handling corporate transactions, contract negotiations, and securities law matters.

Providing legal representation in commercial litigation, arbitration, and regulatory enforcement cases.

Conducting due diligence on behalf of corporate clients in high-value transactions.

Leading cross-border transactions by coordinating with partner law firms.

Freelance Legal Consultant (2011 – 2013)

Conducted legal research and provided legal opinions on corporate and commercial matters.

Assisted with contract drafting, due diligence, and regulatory compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Internships & Early Legal Experience

Liberty Law Firm (2010) – Assisted in litigation, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research.

Abunaw Law Firm (2008 – 2009) – Attended court hearings and drafted case files for commercial litigation.

Education