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General Business Law - Guinea
What the Team is Known For
Cabinet d'Avocats BAO & Fils is a top-notch law firm that is recognised for its longstanding experience in a wide range of sectors, including banking and finance, energy and mining. The team is regularly called upon to assist with the development of mining projects in Guinea, in addition to advising on the financing aspects. The firm's expertise spans transactions in Guinea as well as cross-border deals.
Strengths
BAO & Fils always comes across as very competent, very quick to respond and utterly pragmatic.
Work Highlights
Cabinet d'Avocats BAO & Fils advised Africa Finance Corporation, as local
counsel, on the financing for the development and construction of an oil refinery and associated facilities.
Notable practitioners
Mody Oumar Barry is based out of Conakry, from where he handles contentious and non-contentious work. He provides in-depth advice in both French and English, and advises on financings and project matters related to notable mining and energy developments in Guinea.
Mody Oumar Barry has consistently surpassed my expectations, notably in terms of commercial acumen and legal knowledge.