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Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists | Global

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The Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Africa-wide.

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Senior Statespeople

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    Stéphane Brabant
    Trinity International LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 24 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Stéphane Brabant of Trinity International LLP is an eminent oil and gas and mining specialist, with more than three decades of experience focusing on the practice of law in francophone Africa. His recent workload includes significant transactions and projects involving OHADA member states.
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Band 1

  1. Delphine Siino Courtin
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    Delphine Siino Courtin
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP
    Clifford Chance Europe LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Delphine Siino Courtin of Clifford Chance focuses on project development and finance transactions across North and francophone West Africa, particularly in the power sector. Based in Paris, her recent work includes projects and transactions in Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso and Senegal.
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    Pierre Marly
    LPA-CGR avocats
    LPA-CGR avocats | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Pierre Marly wins widespread recognition for his practice, which focuses exclusively on African transactions. He regularly assists clients with M&A transactions and other corporate matters spanning OHADA law jurisdictions. He joined LPA-CGR avocats in January 2024.
  3. Barthélemy Faye
    Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Bertrand Andriani
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    Bertrand Andriani
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Bertrand Andriani of Linklaters assists clients with mandates across the OHADA region. He specialises in project financing, frequently advising on mining and energy matters.
  2. Boris Martor
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    Boris Martor
    Bird & Bird
    Bird & Bird | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Boris Martor of Bird & Bird is based in Paris, from where he enjoys a prominent reputation for work on matters arising under OHADA law. His practice includes an emphasis on energy projects and infrastructure transactions, as well as M&A and private equity deals.
  3. François-Guilhem Vaissier
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    François-Guilhem Vaissier
    Jones Day
    Jones Day | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Paris-based François-Guilhem Vaissier of White & Case frequently advises clients on cross-border mandates across the OHADA region. His assistance extends to project financing in energy and infrastructure, as well as public-private partnership agreements. He joined Jones Day in March 2024.
  4. Julien David
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    Julien David
    Gide Loyrette Nouel
    Gide Loyrette Nouel | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Julien David of Gide Loyrette Nouel advises clients on the OHADA law aspects of M&A transactions and setting up joint ventures. He is particularly active on mandates within infrastructure and energy, including oil, gas and renewables.
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    Olivier Fille-Lambie
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP
    Hogan Lovells (Paris) LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Olivier Fille-Lambie of Hogan Lovells is singled out for his work on the financing aspects of transactions in OHADA countries. His Paris-based practice largely focuses on energy and infrastructure projects.
  6. Pascal Agboyibor
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    Pascal Agboyibor
    ASAFO & CO.
    ASAFO & CO. | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Pascal Agboyibor of ASAFO & CO. advises on transactions and project development in the OHADA region, particularly in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors.
    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Resources and Mining
  7. Salimatou Diallo
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    Salimatou Diallo
    ADNA
    ADNA | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Salimatou Diallo of ADNA is based in Conakry, from where she is singled out for her work on matters involving neighbouring countries. She is particularly active advising on a range of transactions, including M&A, as well as projects and financing.
  8. Thierry Lauriol
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    Thierry Lauriol
    Jeantet
    Jeantet | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Thierry Lauriol of Jeantet is a recognised expert in OHADA law matters, with notable involvement in M&A transactions across the OHADA region. He is also a driving force behind the firm's longstanding energy and natural resources practice in Africa.
  9. Bertrand Montembault
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

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    Baba Hady Thiam
    Thiam & Associés
    Thiam & Associés | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Conakry-based Baba Hady Thiam is the managing partner of Thiam & Associés. He regularly advises clients in a variety of sectors across the OHADA member states, and has notable experience handling project development and financings, asset acquisitions and restructurings.
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    Sébastien Thouvenot
    LPA-CGR avocats
    LPA-CGR avocats | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Sébastien Thouvenot operates a practice spanning European and African M&A transactions, having practised out of Mauritius for a number of years. Now based in Paris, he garners praise from clients for his knowledge of OHADA and other regulatory frameworks. He joined LPA-CGR avocats in January 2024.
  3. Habibatou Touré
    Cabinet Habibatou Touré | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Karim Fadika
    FDKA | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Yves Baratte
    Simmons & Simmons LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Band 3
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Up and Coming

  1. Justin C. Faye
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    Justin C. Faye
    Linklaters
    Linklaters | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Based in Paris and head of Linklaters' Africa Group, Justin Faye regularly advises clients on project financing, construction and development across several African jurisdictions, including Gabon, Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire.
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    Marianna Sédéfian
    Trinity International LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Paris-based Marianna Sédéfian is recognised by peers as a knowledgeable practitioner in the international projects arena. She advises clients on large renewable energy, infrastructure and telecoms projects across the OHADA member states.
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    Pierre Bernheim
    Trinity International LLP | Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Pierre Bernheim of Trinity International is based in Paris and is recognised for his work in energy and infrastructure project development and financing. He has a broad knowledge of OHADA law, having experience working across multiple member states in the zone.