Amadagana & Partners regularly advises on major cross-border transactions and projects, including significant energy, mining and infrastructure projects. The firm stands out for its expertise in banking, finance and corporate matters, including commercial and compliance work for companies entering the market. Lynda Amadagana heads the firm and advises clients on project financing, corporate governance and project development, particularly within the OHADA legal framework. Charly Kwahou, who practices from Paris, brings expertise in litigation and arbitration; Elise Ngo Nyobe is active in corporate and financing matters in the energy sector, and Guy Mbenda is a tax specialist.
Leading firms in Cameroon
Amadagana & Partners
Principaux dossiers
Cabinet D. Happi Avocats
Cabinet D. Happi Avocats offers a wide-ranging, cross-disciplinary legal service, regularly advising clients on local business, OHADA and CEMAC law. Core to the firm's offering is its work in dispute resolution, corporate governance and regulatory compliance for projects. Drawing on her broad business industry knowledge, Vanessa de Happi assists foreign investors in their entry into the market, as well as on regulatory compliance. Lionel Ngadjui specialises in business law and sports law.
Responsables de la pratique:
Vanessa de Happi; Lionel Ngadjui; Joel Tekou Tene; Adamou Mfonzie
Les références
‘Professional and efifcient. Attention to details. Anticipation.’
‘The individuals we work with stand out for their combination of technical excellence, commercial awareness, and genuine commitment to client service. They consistently go beyond delivering legal analysis to provide practical, business-focused solutions. What sets them apart is their ability to anticipate challenges, think creatively, and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.’
‘We have particularly valued their responsiveness, availability, and collaborative style. They make complex issues accessible, explain options clearly, and ensure that we feel supported at every stage of a matter.’
Principaux clients
HAPAG LLOYD AG
BOURBON OFFSHORE
GROUPE CEVA
LAGARDERE TRAVEL RETAIL
LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY
TEREOS COMMODITIES
FORTRADE OFFSHORE
GROUPE KADJI
GROUPE MONKAM
GROUPE AFMS (BROLI)
STATE OF CAMEROON (PRIME MINISTER OFFICE)
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Camalco Cameroon on implementing a mining agreement concluded with the State of Cameroon for the exploitation of minerals, including iron and bauxite.
- Advised Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on an acquisition of shares in a local shipping company.
- Assisted Lagardere Travel Retail in all formalities related to the set-up of its Cameroonian subsidiary.
Epena Law
Epena Law leverages its knowledge of Anglophone and Francophone legal systems to assist Anglo-Saxon clients in their entry into the Francophone-African market through M&A transactions. The firm is also relied on by investment funds for advice on the management of their dealings across Africa, including in Cameroon. Head of the firm Johanna Monthé advises on Africa-focused private equity deals, along with venture capital and M&A transactions. Michaella Ndjang and Tatiana Nkoungou advise on investment fund management.
Responsables de la pratique:
Johanna Monthe
Autres avocats clés:
Michaella Ndjang; Tatiana Nkoungou
Les références
‘Together, the Epena Law team balanced regulatory rigor with commercial sensibility, with Johanna’s senior oversight and Michaella’s diligent execution proving instrumental to our continued success.’
‘African lead, very strong locally, super responsive.’
‘Johana Monthe – very professional and delivery oriented.’
Principaux clients
Ignite Power Ltd
TLCom Capital
Label D’or/ Jus Délice
Partech Partners
Helios
Agri Business Capital Fund (ABC)
Principaux dossiers
- Acted as legal counsel for Ignite Power in the acquisition of Engie’s solar division across nine African jurisdictions including Benin and Cote d’Ivoire, through a competitive auction process.
- Provided comprehensive advisory services to TLCOM Capital regarding its investment in Hub2.
- Supported a client throughout negotiations with a co-investor, including in the drafting and negotiation of the shareholders’ agreement.
LPA Law
LPA Law specialises in corporate and commercial matters pertaining to the energy and natural resources sectors, as well as in the real estate sector. Ghislaine Lovet is an expert in international business taxation, with additional knowledge of PPPs and other projects. Cédric Maheo is also an active member of the team, and Lina Kabbaj and Yvan Manguend are also noted.
Responsables de la pratique:
Ghislaine Lovet
Autres avocats clés:
Cedric Maheo; Yvan Manguend; Lina Kabbaj
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NYA & Co. Law Firm
NYA & Co. Law Firm brings notable experience in OHADA and international business law to advise clients on commercial and corporate transactions, as well as representing clients in litigation. Key to the firm's offering is its regulatory law practice, in which the team advises companies on compliance with local and international regulations. Sarada Nya heads the Douala office and is an expert in corporate and finance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Sarada Nya
Autres avocats clés:
Steve Mendo; Djouleihatou Hamadou; Francis Maemble; Ivana Bebene; Guy Mbianda; Hilary Kuitche; Emmanuelle Essenen; Armand Epanya; Djouleihatou Hamadou; Gaëlle Kouate
Les références
‘People (team) are professionals, strong, with good relationship management skills. In addition, they really have a good undarstanding of their tasks.’
‘The managing partner, SARADA NYA demonstrated a good knowledge of our request and specificities. In addition, Djouleihatou HAMIDOU proved to be reactive, high value support and has a strong knowledge of legal rules.’
‘The main characteristics of NYA & Co individuals that make them better from the competitors are: availability and reactivity, flexibility and focus on client interets, humility and willingness to learn and improve. The individuals of the practise proving the most these values are: Sarada Nya, Steve Mendo and Hyacinthe Vessua.’
Principaux clients
AEROPORTS DU CAMEROUN SA
WAVE TRANSFER SA
FINCTEK CEMAC SA
MYRIAD FRANCE SAS
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ADC SA on its initial public offering on the Central African Stock Exchange (BVMAC).
- Advised WAVE TRANSFER on a number of tax, corporate and regulatory issues regarding its activities.
- Advised FINTECK CEMAC on the creation of a subsidiary and the obtention of licensing as a Digital Asset Provider in Cameroon.
Bennani & Associés
Bennani & Associés, led by Jacob Oben, focuses on corporate and M&A transactions as well as banking and finance, with a particular focus on the energy sector.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jacob Oben
Les références
‘We have worked primarily with Jacob Oben. He is very responsive and has the knowledge of the law at his fingertips, while also being very practical, commercial and pragmatic.’
‘They have a strong platform and depth of bench in all the jurisdictions where we use them. They are commercial, solution-focused and very user-friendly.’
‘They are not only knowledgeable, but responsive and attentive to detail and client requests. Mehdi Bennani and Jacob Oben are standout for me.’
Principaux clients
Tower Resources Cameroon S.A
EKSFIN – Export Finance Norway
Atlas Technology Solutions Inc
UPF Holding Denmark APS
Deutsche Bank
Meridian International Bank Limited (MIBL)
Coca-Cola Africa
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Coca-Cola Africa and issued a legal memo on the applicable antitrust regime in the CEMAC region and structuring of its potential M&A transaction in Cameroon.
- Advising Deutsch Bank on an ongoing basis on banking regulation and foreign exchange issues within the CEMAC region.
- Provided regular labour law advisory and assistance to Atlas Technology Solutions in the process of restructuring and termination due to redundancy of its employees in Cameroon.
Zangue & Partners
Zangue & Partners is mainly involved in advising clients on banking and finance matters, as well as on due diligence and regulatory compliance. The team is led by Serges Martin Zangue.
Responsables de la pratique:
Serges Martin Zangue
Autres avocats clés:
Brandon Ntahdui; Joel Noussie
Principaux clients
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO
UNION BANK of CAMEROUN PLC
OMOA CAMEROUN SA (Group SYRSE)
DOUALA RETAIL AND CONVENTION CENTRE (Actis Subsidiairy)
CAMRAIL
KENYA AIRWAYS
RWANDAIR
CANAL + AFRIQUE
AFRICA GLOBAL LOGISTICS Cameroun (old name BOLLORE TRANSPORTS & LOGISTICS)
CAMRAIL
SCB CAMEROUN (Group ATTIJARIWAFA)
ECOBANK CAMEROUN SA
YARA CAMEROUN S.A (Group YARA INTERNATIONAL)
MAERSK LINE
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Solevo Group on a series of financing arrangements, including bank loans and bond issuances (to date comprising two term loan facilities and three private placement bond issues).
- Advised Deutsche Bank on a financing facility for the Republic of Cameroon, backed by SAC, for the rehabilitation and widening of the road section between Olonou and Oveng in Cameroon.
- Advised a pool of local banks for financing for the first phase of a project to expand the 3G network in several cities, executed by Camtel (a state-owned enterprise).