Chambers Review
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General Business Law - Togo
What the Team is Known For
Martial Akakpo et Associés is a market-leading law firm that is active in significant commercial disputes and on non-contentious mandates in Togo. The practice offers support on a wide array of project financing and transactional matters, and is further noted for its strength in the infrastructure sector. The team's lawyers also act on mandates arising in the energy, finance, media and telecoms sectors.
Strengths
They are commercial, keen to help and quick to respond.
The lawyers have a good knowledge of the Togolese legal environment and, in particular, the practice and applicable legislation in terms of project finance.
The teams dedicated to the various cases were equipped with all the necessary capacities and expertise.
It is a responsive and multidisciplinary team.
Work Highlights
Martial Akakpo et Associés advised Commerzbank on a financing to ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development.
Notable practitioners
Martial Koffi Akakpo is a prominent commercial lawyer who is well known in the Togolese market. His practice, based in Lomé, sees him provide comprehensive support on capital markets and banking mandates, as well as representation in international arbitration proceedings.
Edem Zotchi attracts praise for his skill in investment, energy and financing law, as well as for his active dispute resolution practice.
Edem Zotchi is a brilliant lawyer - very commercial and keen.