Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
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Band 2

General Business Law

Côte d'Ivoire

2 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

General Business Law: Dispute Resolution

Côte d'Ivoire

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Lassiney Kathann Camara

Global

Practice Areas

CLKA’s Founding partner, with almost twenty five (25) years of experience, Lassiney-Kathann regularly intervenes in the subjects of Corporate, Mergers and Acquisition, Private Equity, Securities and Corporate Finance, Banking and Finance, Project Development, Competition and Antitrust, providing both advisory and litigation support to local and international clients.

His excellent knowledge of business regulations and the commercial environment in West Africa makes him a much-valued partner for investors and actors in this market.

Career

Lassiney CAMARA began his career in 1999 as a tax lawyer with ARTHUR ANDERSEN in Abidjan.

He worked for several law firms in Abidjan before moving to Paris, France, for a postgraduate degree in business law and professional experience abroad.

During this time, he practiced with leading business law firms in Paris (France), before returning to Côte d'Ivoire in June 2007, where he founded CLK AVOCATS, now known as C.L.K.A.

The firm quickly established its reputation in Côte d'Ivoire and throughout West Africa, to the point of becoming one of the leading players.

Admitted to the New York Bar in 2018, Lassiney is an inspiring leader who believes in an Africa of talent and innovation .

Professional Memberships

Attorney at Law admitted at Côte d’Ivoire Bar since 2006, and Foreign Legal Counsel admitted to New York Bar (USA) since 2018, Lassiney-Kathann is also an Arbitrator at OHADA Arbitration Court (CCJA-OHADA) Member of the Ivorian Bar Council 3 times, Member of the Ivorian Competition Commission for over 05 years, Contributor of ‘’ DOING BUSINESS” World Bank Program since 2009, Founding Member and now Honorary Member of African Federation of Young Lawyers Unions, Recipient of award “Jeune Talent” of “Concours de plaidoirie Mémorial de Caen” (France) in 2007.

Education

University of PANTHEON-ASSAS/PARIS II (France)

LL.M of French, European and International Business Law

2006 - 2007

University Of ABIDJAN COCODY (Ivory Coast)

Certificate of Lawyer’s Professional Skill,

2002 - 2003

University Of ABIDJAN COCODY (Ivory Coast)

Master of Law, Judicial careers

1997 - 2001

University of Bouaké (Ivory Coast)

Master in Law, Corporate career

1997 - 2000

Languages Spoken

English , French

Chambers Review

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General Business Law - Côte d'Ivoire
2
Band 2

Lassiney Kathann Camara acts for an impressive roster of clients, including regional and international financial institutions and technology companies. His broad practice includes financial as well as corporate matters, and he has further experience in litigation.


General Business Law: Dispute Resolution - Côte d'Ivoire
3
Band 3

Lassiney Kathann Camara acts for an impressive roster of clients, including regional and international financial institutions and technology companies. His broad practice includes financial as well as corporate matters, and he has further experience in litigation.

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