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Linklaters

Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


Linklaters

Rankings

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Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists - Africa-wide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a robust group adept at handling a variety of matters related to OHADA law. Its expertise covers projects, M&A and capital markets. An additional strength lies in its expertise in dispute resolution. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the energy, infrastructure, mining and natural resources sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Linklaters assisted Resolute Mining with its acquisition of the Doropo and ABC mining projects in Côte d’Ivoire from AGA.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers provide a good level of responsiveness. They show respect for deadlines and are available.

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal
  • The team demonstrates great responsiveness, in-depth legal analysis and a proven grasp of complex issues.

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal
  • Linklaters has a perfect understanding of the issues and a good command of complex problems.

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Bertrand Andriani
    Band 1Bertrand Andriani

    Bertrand Andriani

    Paris-based Bertrand Andriani assists clients with mandates across the OHADA region. He specialises in project financing, frequently advising on mining and energy matters.

    • Bertrand Andriani is amazing; he knows so much.

      Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal
    • He is known as one of the most knowledgeable lawyers. When you have tricky issues you go to see him. He is a very talented lawyer.

      Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Justin C. Faye
    Band 3Justin C. Faye

    Justin C. Faye

    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.

    • He has a genuine ability to adapt to our operational constraints.

      Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal
    • Justin Faye provides unwavering commitment, availability and responsiveness on matters.

      Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Linklaters (2)

Africa-wide

  • Profile image of Bertrand Andriani

    Bertrand Andriani

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists

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  • Profile image of Justin C. Faye

    Justin C. Faye

    Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists

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