MBM CONSEIL

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MBM Conseil Sca is a leading independent business law firm in the DRC, combining local expertise with an international perspective. Founded in 1999 as "Mbalanda & Deo-August," renamed and restructured as MBM Conseil in 2000, and incorporated in 2008 as the first professional law company registered under Congolese law. With offices in Kinshasa, Lubumbashi, Kolwezi, and Johannesburg, the firm advises across mining, energy, finance, infrastructure, telecoms, and corporate law.

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MBM CONSEIL delivers expert legal counsel across mining, corporate, tax, energy and investment law in the DRC. Our philosophy centres on rigorous analysis anchored to Congolese law, bilingual precision and practical outcomes.

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Congo Democratic Republic of Congo - Head office

Kinshasa Province

60, Avenue Uvira, Imm. Aimée Tower, 11eme étage, Gombe , Kinshasa Gombe, Kinshasa Province, Congo Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa Gombe

www.mbm-avocats.com

+243 822 862 287

Ranked Departments

2
General Business Law
2 Ranked lawyers, Congo Democratic Republic of Congo

Ranked Individuals

2
Paulin Mbalanda
Head of General Business Law, Congo Democratic Republic of Congo
3
Didier Mopiti
Head of General Business Law, Congo Democratic Republic of Congo

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Global Practice Guide

Commercial Contracts 2025
DRC | Law and Practice

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Rodrick Elekeleme, Paulin Mbalanda, Didier Mopiti

Article • Oct 2025

Global Practice Guide

Commercial Contracts 2025
DRC | Trends and Developments

Authored by

Rodrick Elekeleme, Paulin Mbalanda, Didier Mopiti

Article • Oct 2025

MBM CONSEIL

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Offices

2000

Established in

Key people

Paulin Mbalanda (Founder & Managing Partner)

Didier Mopiti (Partner (Firm's Coordinator))

Industry sectors

Mining & Natural ResourcesEnergy & Hydropower InfrastructureAviation & Air TransportFinancial Services & Development BankingInternational Development & AidNon-Governmental & Non-Profit OrganisationsEnvironmental ConservationTelecommunicationsConstruction & EngineeringCommodities & TradePublic Sector & Government InstitutionsMultilateral & International InstitutionsTechnology & Digital InnovationLabour & Human ResourcesCorporate & Foreign Direct Investment

Capabilities

Mining & Extractive Industry Law: Legal advisory on permit regimes, amodiation structures, local participation requirements and compliance with the revised Mining CodeTax & Non-Fiscal Revenue Disputes: Analysis and contestation of recovery notices, Notes de Perception and Bons à Payer issued by DGRAD and other financial agencies, with identification of procedural defects under applicable DRC regulations.Corporate Law & Compliance: Structuring, incorporation and ongoing compliance of companies, including subsidiaries of international groups operating in the DRC. NGO Incorporation & Structuring: End-to-end legal support for national and international non-governmental organisations through registration, structuring and regulatory compliance.Labour Law & Social Compliance: Advisory on Congolese employment law, employer-employee relations management and compliance audits against local labour standards.Representation Before Public Authorities: Representation and advocacy before DRC public administrations, ministries and financial agencies on behalf of corporate and institutional clients.Administrative & Tax Litigation: Drafting and filing of gracious and contentious appeals against administrative decisions, across sectors including telecoms, aviation and extractive industries.Foreign Investment Advisory: Supporting international companies and groups in their market entry, operational structuring and navigation of the Congolese regulatory environment.Capacity Needs Assessment & Due Diligence: Legal and institutional capacity analysis, notably in the context of projects funded by international donors such as the World Bank and Sida.Legal Panel & Tender Submissions: Preparation of competitive submissions for legal advisory panels at regional and international financial institutions, including development banks.Energy & Infrastructure Law: Legal advisory on major energy infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in the hydropower sector and large-scale development projects in the DRC.Governance & Institutional Advisory: Counsel on governance frameworks, institutional structuring and regulatory reform for both public and private sector clients.International Consultancy Assignments: Delivery of cross-border legal advisory mandates in partnership with international firms, development agencies and multilateral institutions.Client Representation in Regulatory: Negotiations Strategic representation of clients in negotiations with DRC regulatory bodies, covering licensing, dispute resolution and compliance matters across multiple industries.Legal Drafting & Document Production: Preparation of legal documents, advisory notes, terms of reference and client correspondence in both French and English, tailored to corporate, institutional and regulatory audiences.

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