YAC & Partners

• Corporate Law and M&A
• Project Finance
• Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure Projects
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• Commercial Contracts
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
• Employment Law
• Real Estate
• Corporate Immigration
• Banking, Fintech, and Blockchain
• Private Equity and Venture Capital
• Legal Secretary Services and Compliance
• Legal Tech and Innovation

YAC & Partners through his Founder has been involved in numerous high-profile transactions and projects, demonstrating his expertise across a wide range of industries. Below are some of his notable work highlights:

Amaria Hydropower Project

Provided legal counsel for the 450MW Amaria Hydropower Project, advising on regulatory reviews, project documentation, and land acquisition compliance, establishing this project as a cornerstone of Guinea’s energy infrastructure development.

Brahms Refinery Project

Assisted Africa Finance Corporation in the financing of Guinea’s first oil refinery, drafting legal due diligence reports, reviewing project documents, and preparing local law security agreements for this transformative project.

TBEA-AMR Bauxite Offtake Agreement

Played a key role in facilitating the Bauxite Offtake Agreement by drafting and negotiating agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and aligning project operations with Guinea’s mining laws.

DFC | Diaouné Agro-Industrie SARL Project

Supported the United States International Development Finance Corporation in financing a second cashew processing plant in Guinea. Contributions included legal due diligence, document review, and preparation of local law opinions to ensure transaction compliance.

Robex and Taurus Financing

Assisted Taurus Mining Finance in the bridge financing of the Kiniero Gold Mine project in Guinea, handling due diligence updates, reviewing facility agreements, and drafting local law share pledges.

Small Loan Guarantee Program – NSIA Bank Guinée

Advised IFC on expanding SME financing through the Small Loan Guarantee Program, including structuring compliance strategies and legal support for program execution.

SPIC Bauxite Mine Development

Provided legal assistance to Export-Import Bank of China on financing the development of a strategic bauxite mine in Guinea, issuing due diligence reports and reviewing commercial contracts for regulatory compliance.

Huaneng Hydrolancang Energy Investment

Assisted Huaneng Hydrolancang International Energy Co., Ltd. in acquiring controlling interests in the Amaria Hydropower Project, ensuring compliance with Guinea’s legal framework and addressing corporate governance matters.

MoneyGram Corporate Guarantee Establishment

Supported MoneyGram in establishing a corporate guarantee framework for operations in Guinea, reviewing legal documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating operational risks.

Kiniero Gold Mine Financing

Advised on the development and financing of the Kiniero Gold Mine, handling due diligence, security registration, and negotiating financing documents to align with Guinean regulations.

Koumbia Bauxite Mine Financing – Société Générale

Provided legal support to Société Générale in the financing of the Koumbia Bauxite Mine project, including due diligence, reviewing project documents, and ensuring security perfection under Guinean law.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Assisted in structuring and implementing PPPs in energy and infrastructure sectors, ensuring alignment with legal frameworks and fostering collaboration between public and private stakeholders.

SANY Sales Transaction

Facilitated a sales transaction for SANY by implementing a Retention of Title (ROT) Clause, drafting agreements, and advising on risk mitigation strategies to secure client interests.

YAC & Partners is a multidisciplinary legal and business advisory firm offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of clients operating in Guinea and internationally. The firm's key practice areas include:

Corporate and Commercial Law

Energy, Mining, and Infrastructure

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Commercial Litigation and Arbitration

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Project Finance

Labour Law

Real Estate and Construction

Corporate Immigration

Banking, Fintech, and Blockchain

Private Equity and Venture Capital

Legal Secretary Services

Legal Tech and Innovation

Registered Office: 2ᵉ Étage, Immeuble Sacko, à côté du Génie Militaire (PA), Kissosso, Secteur Barry, Sangoyah, Commune de Matoto, BP: 4047, Conakry, Guinea.

Contact Information

Office Address: Conakry, Guinea

Email: [email protected]