Global Guide 2026 : Congo Democratic Republic of Congo
Ranked Individuals
Provided by MBM CONSEIL
MBM CONSEIL provides full-spectrum corporate and commercial advisory services, including company incorporation, corporate secretarial services, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, employment law compliance, corporate restructuring, governance, regulatory representation, insolvency proceedings, shareholder agreements, legal opinions, and licensing and permitting in regulated sectors.
Domestic and international companies across mining, energy, telecoms, infrastructure, real estate, banking, and finance; investors and project developers requiring compliance with local-content, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
Legal due diligence for acquisitions and restructurings; drafting and registration of financing and security agreements; advisory on subcontracting and local-content compliance; support for land acquisition, permitting, and licensing; preparation of corporate governance frameworks; drafting employment contracts and shareholder agreements; issuing advisory memoranda on complex regulatory and operational matters.
Corporate and commercial law, mining and energy regulation, real estate and infrastructure, labor law, licensing and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and transactional legal support.
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MBM CONSEIL is a widely recognised law firm with expertise in the telecoms and mining sectors, including with regard to development projects, investments and dispute resolution. The firm has offices in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi and Kolwezi, and also benefits from the resources of its Johannesburg office when advising on DRC mandates.
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MBM Conseil represented Airtel Congo before the courts in labour law matters, debt recovery matters and tax disputes.
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I would note the firm's strong quality of work and local knowledge and expertise.
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Paulin Mbalanda is an esteemed lawyer based in Kinshasa, with experience in the telecommunications, mining and tax sectors. He also has notable expertise in commercial transactions and is particularly adept at handling disputes.
Kinshasa-based Didier Mopiti Ilanga, a founding member of MBM CONSEIL, is a well-regarded lawyer in the DRC. His expertise is varied and includes mining, taxation and financing matters, as well as disputes.
Head of General Business Law
Head of General Business Law
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Rodrick Elekeleme Molonga
Head of Department
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