General Business Law
Guinea
19 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Mody Oumar Barry
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Me. Mody Oumar Barry is a seasoned lawyer focusing on general business law (notably corporate, commercial and contracts), public business law and litigation (including arbitration). He also advises on maritime law, customs law and tax law.
Career
Me. Mody Oumar Barry is the Managing Partner of BAO&Fils. He has almost thirty 30 years of experience in advising major stakeholders in complex commercial transactions. He is both an experienced and seasoned litigator and transactional lawyer. He is the earliest business lawyer recognized in Guinea by Chambers as a leading expert in "band 1" category of major league tables since 2009.
He is admitted to the bar of Guinea and Montreal in Canada.
Languages Spoken
He is bilingual in French and English in addition to speaking the three main local languages in Guinea.
Industry Sector Expertise
Me Barry's sectors of expertise are notably: mining, oil, energy, infrastructure, banking, shipping and logistics, insurance and telecommunications and media.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law - Guinea
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Mody Oumar Barry is based out of Conakry, from where he handles contentious and non-contentious work. He provides in-depth advice in both French and English, and advises on financings and project matters related to notable mining and energy developments in Guinea.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
He is an excellent lawyer.
General Business LawChambers Global Guide
Ranked Individuals at Cabinet d'Avocats BAO & Fils (1)
Guinea
Mody Oumar Barry
Head of General Business Law
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