General Business Law
Guinea
12 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Salimatou Diallo
Global 2026
Ranked in 2 practice areas
About
Provided by ADNA
Global
Practice Areas
Banking and Finance
Corporate and M&A
Project Finance and Project development
Projects
Career
June 2021 - To date: Founding Partner, ADNA, Conakry
Oct 2013 - June 2021: Founding Partner, SD Avocats, Conakry
Oct 2006 - Sept 2013: Herbert Smith Freehills, Of Counsel, Paris
Sept 2005 - Oct 2006: Lovells, Associate, Paris
Personal
Salimatou focuses primarily on complex project development and project finance, M&A, and general corporate and commercial matters. She advises leading clients across the commercial sphere in West Africa.
She has in-depth knowledge of the local law aspects of major transactions and projects, as well as financings in Francophone Africa and the OHADA region mainly in the energy and mining sectors advising both DFIs and sponsors.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
General Business Law - Guinea
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Managing Partner Salimatou Diallo is highly active, advising across the commercial sphere in West Africa from her Conakry base. She is sought after by international clients for her in-depth knowledge of the local law aspects of major transactions and projects, as well as financings. She is particularly active on behalf of clients in the mining and financial services sectors.
Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists - Africa-wide
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Salimatou Diallo is based in Conakry, from where she is singled out for her work on matters involving neighbouring countries. She is particularly active, advising on a range of transactions, including M&A as well as projects and financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
She is one of the best local counsel with whom we have had the pleasure of working.
General Business LawChambers Global GuideShe is responsive, proactive, business-oriented and she provides advice on local regulations.
General Business LawChambers Global Guide
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