Jean Aimé Kounga

Practice Areas

Corporate & Commercial Law

Advising multinational corporations, startups, and high-net-worth clients on business structuring, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, and commercial transactions. Expertise in cross-border business formations, investment structuring, international trade agreements, and regulatory compliance.

Banking & Finance Law

Providing strategic legal counsel to banks, financial institutions, fintech startups, and multinational investors on corporate finance, capital markets, trade finance, structured finance, private equity, and investment fund structuring. Expertise in debt recovery, insolvency, and asset management.

Tax Law & Fiscal Advisory

Advising on corporate taxation, transfer pricing, double taxation treaties, VAT compliance, customs duties, and cross-border tax planning. Assisting multinational enterprises with tax optimization strategies and representing clients in tax disputes and negotiations with revenue authorities.

Energy, Oil & Gas, and Renewable Resources

Legal advisory on energy project development, upstream & downstream oil and gas operations, power purchase agreements (PPA), and licensing for natural resource exploration. Expertise in renewable energy investments, ESG compliance, carbon credits, and green energy initiatives.

Maritime & Shipping Law

Handling admiralty litigation, ship financing, vessel registration, cargo claims, marine insurance, and port operation compliance. Expertise in international shipping disputes, charter party agreements, and environmental regulations in maritime trade.

Aviation & Aerospace Law

Advising airlines, aircraft manufacturers, and aviation service providers on aircraft leasing, financing, regulatory compliance, liability claims, and cross-border aviation disputes. Expertise in drone regulations, airport expansion projects, and international air transport agreements.

Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Law

Providing strategic legal guidance to global technology firms, telecom operators, AI-driven enterprises, and digital startups on telecom licensing, data protection laws (GDPR, CEMAC regulations), AI ethics, fintech compliance, and blockchain regulation.

Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure Law

Advising developers, investors, and governments on real estate acquisitions, zoning laws, urban planning, construction contracts, lease agreements, and public-private partnerships (PPP) for infrastructure projects. Expertise in commercial real estate investments, REITs, and dispute resolution in land tenure.

Immigration & Global Mobility Law

Providing comprehensive immigration solutions for multinational corporations, expatriates, and high-net-worth individuals on work permits, business visas, corporate mobility strategies, citizenship-by-investment programs, and international asylum applications.

Employment & Labour Law

Representing global employers, international organizations, and employees in employment disputes, contract negotiations, workforce restructuring, expatriate hiring, and collective bargaining. Expertise in HR compliance, workplace discrimination claims, and executive compensation planning.

Investment & International Trade Law

Advising foreign investors, multinational corporations, and trade organizations on foreign direct investment (FDI), free trade agreements, customs regulations, and WTO compliance. Expertise in export controls, trade sanctions, and cross-border commercial arbitration.

Cybersecurity & Data Protection Law

Advising global businesses on cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, cross-border data transfers, digital rights, and GDPR compliance. Representing tech firms in cybercrime litigation, data breaches, and digital fraud investigations.

Criminal Law & White-Collar Crime Defense

Defending clients in high-profile criminal cases, corporate fraud investigations, anti-money laundering (AML) compliance, financial crime litigation, and regulatory enforcement actions. Expertise in corporate espionage, bribery cases (FCPA, UK Bribery Act), and cross-border extradition proceedings.

Insurance & Risk Management Law

Advising global insurers, reinsurance firms, and policyholders on insurance claims, policy disputes, regulatory compliance, and professional indemnity coverage. Expertise in marine, aviation, health, and liability insurance litigation.

Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice Law

Representing victims in medical negligence claims, workplace accidents, product liability cases, and catastrophic injury lawsuits. Expertise in wrongful death claims, pharmaceutical litigation, and insurance settlements.

Human Rights, Civil Rights & Social Justice Advocacy

Representing NGOs, activists, and individuals in civil liberties cases, international human rights violations, gender discrimination, and asylum cases. Expertise in constitutional law, press freedom litigation, and international advocacy.

Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning

Providing legal protection for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and business owners through estate planning, asset protection trusts, probate litigation, and succession planning. Expertise in cross-border estate management, tax-efficient inheritance strategies, and fiduciary services.

Clinical Negligence & Healthcare Law

Representing hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare professionals in compliance matters, malpractice defense, medical licensing, and regulatory investigations. Expertise in drug approvals, medical liability, and class-action lawsuits in healthcare.

Public Sector & Government Advisory

Advising government agencies, public entities, and municipalities on policy development, public procurement, legislative drafting, and governance reforms. Expertise in public-private partnerships (PPP), administrative law, and sovereign legal affairs.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Cameroon Bar Association

Member of Union International D'Avocats

Clients

DHL Global Forwarding Cameroon, COTCO, Halliburton Cameroon SAS, Olam Cameroon

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Cameroon

Languages Spoken

French and English

Industry Sector Expertise

1. Banking, Finance & FinTech

Advising banks, financial institutions, venture capital firms, and fintech startups on banking regulations, digital finance, securities law, and financial crime compliance (AML/CTF).

Legal counsel on crypto regulation, digital payment systems, blockchain compliance, and alternative investment funds.

2. Energy, Oil & Gas, and Renewables

Advising oil & gas conglomerates, energy investors, and renewable energy firms on licensing, exploration agreements, environmental compliance, and production-sharing contracts.

Structuring energy financing deals, carbon credit trading, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) compliance frameworks.

3. International Trade, Investment & Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Assisting multinational corporations and investors in cross-border transactions, free trade agreements (FTAs), customs regulations, and WTO compliance.

Advising on export controls, economic sanctions, and trade dispute resolution before international arbitration forums.

4. Maritime, Shipping & Aviation Law

Legal counsel on shipping regulations, admiralty law, ship financing, aircraft leasing, and cross-border transport litigation.

Representing airlines, cargo operators, and logistics companies in regulatory compliance, safety investigations, and liability disputes.

5. Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure Development

Structuring real estate investments, commercial leases, construction contracts, and public-private partnerships (PPP).

Advising on smart city projects, zoning laws, and urban development initiatives.

6. Telecommunications, Technology & AI Regulation

Providing regulatory and compliance guidance to telecom operators, digital platforms, and AI-driven enterprises.

Expertise in data privacy (GDPR, African data protection laws), cybersecurity law, and telecom infrastructure licensing.

7. Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Clinical Negligence

Advising hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and biotech firms on regulatory approvals, licensing, and malpractice litigation.

Representing clients in healthcare disputes, drug liability lawsuits, and medical research compliance.

8. Hospitality, Tourism & Aviation

Legal advisory for hotel chains, resorts, travel agencies, and airlines on regulatory compliance, real estate investments, and licensing.

Handling aviation liability cases, passenger rights disputes, and travel contract negotiations.

9. Immigration & Global Mobility

Assisting multinational companies, diplomatic entities, and high-net-worth individuals with business visas, work permits, citizenship-by-investment, and expatriate relocation.

Advising on corporate mobility strategies, asylum law, and international human rights protections.

10. Public Sector, Government Advisory & Sovereign Law

Representing government agencies, municipalities, and public institutions in policy development, legislative drafting, public procurement, and sovereign investment negotiations.

Structuring development finance projects, international government agreements, and institutional reforms.