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Provided by D. Happi - Cameroon

D.HAPPI Avocats' Advisory & Compliance Department is renowned for its expertise in corporate governance, compliance, M&A, and corporate law. The firm advises a diverse clientele multinational corporations, international investors, and Cameroonian-owned businesses on corporate finance deals, cross-border transactions, and company restructuring. It is committed to delivering high-quality legal counsel that supports growth and minimizes legal risk. The team has a solid track record in navigating complex legal frameworks and helping businesses maintain compliance while optimizing their operational structures.

Some of the firm’s international clients are based in France, Switzerland, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Dubai, and Lebanon.

A key strength of the department lies in its growing expertise in transport law, particularly land and maritime transport. Four of the world’s five largest transport companies currently rely on the department for legal counsel, underscoring its authority in logistics, maritime law, and international transport regulations. This specialization enables the firm to provide strategic, business-focused legal solutions.

Always forward-looking, the department stays attuned to legal trends and new technologies to better anticipate client needs. This ability to combine legal insight with adaptability strengthens its position as a trusted partner in today’s complex business environment.

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Cameroon

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

D. Happi-Cameroon enters the rankings this year and is noted for its handling of a range of corporate mandates. The law firm is active across the real estate, commodities and entertainment sectors and advises on acquisitions, financings and employment law cases.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Vanessa De Happi
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Vanessa De Happi
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Up and Coming

Vanessa de Happi joins the rankings this year and is a member of both the Cameroon and Quebec Bars. She assists with acquisitions, contractual issues, employment and regulatory cases.

Very perceptive and eloquent, Vanessa is a seasoned lawyer in business law. She actively contributes to the search for solutions to the various legal challenges that our company faces.

She is very efficient and involved, and is perfectly familiar with the OHADA regulations and the legal environment.

Vanessa is a market leader and is well-respected.

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Vanessa De Happi
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Vanessa De Happi
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Up and Coming

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