Thiam & Associés is a leading law firm headquartered in Conakry (Republic of Guinea). Since 2016 we'v been excelling in delivering high-value legal services across Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Under the leadership of Baba Hady Thiam, our team of 24 professionals specializes in high-stakes infrastructure, financing, and M&A transactions.
We consistently deliver legal expertise that meets the highest international standards. Our reputation for handling complex and innovative deals in natural resources, energy, and other demanding sectors is unmatched.
In 2024, our firm played a pivotal role advisingin structural transactions for West African economies ranging from natural ressources, energy and infrastructure and banking sectors. Recent involvements include advising China BaoSteel Group in the world largest mining transaction, the Simandou project, in connection with the Simandou integrated iron ore and infrastructure project. This project, with an estimated value of US$15 billion, encompasses financial structuring across multiple jurisdictions. The project contemplates the co-development of a 650 km railway and a deep-water port. This is the largest integrated mining and infrastructure project on the continent.
We have also been alongside historical clients like Vista Bank and Afreximbank on their strategic M&A transactions over the last year and welcomed major global players such as Google and Société Générale.
Beyond legal excellence, we champion diversity and foster a culture of inclusion, with team members from varied backgrounds collaborating to deliver creative solutions. Our well-being initiatives prioritize work-life balance and professional growth, ensuring a motivated and resilient workforce.
Thiam & Associés continues to set the standard for legal excellence, shaping the future of business law across the region with a focus on impactful, client-centered solutions.
