37 · Regional practices · OHADA · francophonie
Africa practice
What assistance changes in this practice, what it does not change, and the time reduction actually observed.
Where the gain is real
Research across national laws and OHADA law, comparison of investment regimes, review of state contracts.
Where it is slight or nil
Relations with local administrations, local counsel, negotiating on the ground.
Observed time
−36% at constant case scope, on cases closed over the last three financial years. This measure says nothing about the quality of the outcome.
What the practice covers
- Research across national laws and the OHADA uniform acts
- Comparison of investment regimes, mining codes and customs codes
- Review of state contracts, concessions and public-private partnerships
- Anti-corruption compliance and diligence on local intermediaries
- Investment arbitration and enforcement of awards