Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists | Global

Clifford Chance is sought out for its experience in OHADA law, operating mainly out of its Paris and Casablanca offices. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the banking, energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors. It has a well-recognised practice advising on project development and finance, corporate law and disputes.

With offices across Europe and Africa, Gide Loyrette Nouel is able to handle a wide array of mandates. The team is recognised for its capabilities advising on M&A transactions, disputes and projects in the OHADA region. Its expertise attracts international clients hailing from the oil and gas, natural resources, mining and construction sectors.

Linklaters has a robust group adept at handling a variety of matters related to OHADA law. Its expertise covers projects, M&A and capital markets. An additional strength lies in its expertise in dispute resolution. The law firm frequently represents clients hailing from the energy, infrastructure, mining and natural resources sectors.

ASAFO & CO. has a highly regarded practice able to advise on M&A, financing and capital markets transactions. The law firm is active in an array of sectors, including telecommunications, mining and energy. It is able to assist clients from its offices in Abidjan, Casablanca and Paris, in addition to other locations in Kenya, South Africa, the USA and the UK.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has a particularly strong practice active on OHADA law mandates. Its clientele hails from sectors including energy, telecommunications and agribusiness. The team boasts expertise in restructurings, M&A and project finance.

ADNA is an African law firm with offices in Abidjan, Algiers, Casablanca and Conakry. The team demonstrates experience advising domestic and international companies looking to invest in the OHADA region. The law firm is recognised for its expertise in M&A transactions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and project financings. Its clientele hails from the mining, natural resources and banking sectors.

Bird & Bird maintains a team of experts in the OHADA corporate law space. The lawyers are well equipped to handle a variety of matters including litigation, fund establishment, structuring projects and various public law aspects. They also assist with regulatory compliance and PPP agreements in the projects and energy space.

LPA Law offers a wide array of experience in OHADA law and operates out of offices in Paris, Algiers, Casablanca and Douala. The team is adept at assisting clients with contentious and transactional matters. The law firm attracts domestic and international clients from the transport, hospitality and banking sectors. Its offering extends to project finance.

Norton Rose Fulbright is highlighted for its broad corporate offering, including advising on M&A, joint ventures, tax issues and project finance across OHADA member states. The group also enjoys an active projects and energy practice, regularly representing domestic and foreign clients in renewable energy projects and mining matters.

White & Case has notable experience representing clients in high-stakes deals across the African continent, including acquisitions, joint ventures, bond issuances and financings. Its vast African client base allows the team to cater to a wide variety of clients, from banks to corporates. The team also has a particular focus on energy project mandates.