General Business Law
Global Guide 2024 : Côte d'Ivoire
Band 3
Contact number
+225 05 08 99 73Chambers Review
Bennani & Associés is a pan-African law firm with a newly recognised office in Abidjan. The team has a local presence advising multinational companies on M&A and commercial contracts work in Côte d'Ivoire and other OHADA member countries. The lawyers are sought after for their broad expertise across a variety of sectors.
Work Highlights
- Bennani & Associés acted as local counsel for Globis Acquisition, a Nasdaq-listed SPAC, on its USD300 million acquisition of Forafric Agro Holdings subsidiaries in Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Niger and Guinea-Bissau.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive and committed; they are our go-to in the region."
"They are very responsive and committed; they are our go-to in the region."
Notable Practitioners
Assemian Faustin Kouakou is a well-regarded legal counsel in Côte d'Ivoire. He draws upon his expertise in corporate and business law to assist international law firms and multinational clients operating in the country. He also offers key insights into issues pertaining to OHADA law.
"Assemian is so impressive in what he does and pays attention to every detail."