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Cabinet Nyemb was established by Jacques Nyemb in 1996. The firm has one office in Douala and is in a partnership with the African Legal Network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financing transactions.
Key clients
Key clients include FMO, EDC Investment Corporation and Banque Centrale Populaire.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Capital markets
“Commercial advice that shows a real understanding of underwriters’ concerns. Pragmatic problem-solver.”
M&A
“Good understanding of local mining and government.”
Ngassam Fansi & Mouafo Avocats Associés was established in 2001. The firm has one office in Douala and is a part of the Eversheds Sutherland Africa Alliance and the Nextlaw Referral Network.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on M&A and project development work.
Key clients
Key clients include Turkish Airlines, IATA, THALES, Wafa Assurance, Orange, Betway, American Express, Coface and Nokia.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Bank lending: lender side
“Responsive, friendly and professional.”
Project finance
“Responsiveness, speed of execution, quality of output and proactiveness in monitoring progress of the deal.”
Epena Law is a law firm with an office in Douala.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on M&A transactions.
Key clients
Key clients include ABC Agri-Business Capital Fund, Partech Africa, Maviance, CFAO Group, DNA, AFR-IX Telecom and Joliba Capital.
Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
M&A
“Strong and practical view of local legal practices. Efficient and timely advice with quick turnaround. Deep understanding of sector challenges.”
Amadagana & Partners is a Cameroonian firm based in Yaoundé. The firm also has offices in Paris and Kinshasa.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on financial and corporate work and is particularly active in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. The firm serves clients in the OHADA zone.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include companies in the energy and mining sector including Acwa Power, Berkeley Energy, and Eneo Cameroon. Other clients include CCA Bank and real estate developers Actis Real Estate.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in financial and corporate work.
In banking the firm’s work focused on loan work for lenders.
In M&A the firm's work focused on acquisition work for buyers.
In project development the firm's work focused on assisting developers in the energy and mining sectors on projects.
In project finance the firm's work focused on assisting borrowers on projects.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Ngaoundere 30 MW solar power plant project
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Private equity funds
"They are diligent in protecting their clients' interests. They ensure all aspects are covered and that the client gets what it bargains for."
Project development : Mining
"Strong legal and technical back-up on mining law and project development in a specific context. Very responsive on all matters related to a mining project development. Also, an excellent network to provide the best support services. "
Lynda Amadagana
"Sharp and clear approach on problem solving. Lynda also has a very good team working with her. Good professional network and extensive experience in mining. "
Elise Ngo Nyobe
"She is a good listener; she asks all the right questions and is sure to deliver the assignment as requested."
Zangue & Partners is a law firm in Cameroon established by Serges Martin Zangue in 2014. The firm is based in Douala with a representative office in Yaoundé.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and project finance work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Rwandair, ECP Central Africa Management, Maersk Line Agency Cameroon, OCP Cameroun, OMOA Cameroun, Pullman Hotels, Cameroon Railways, Union Bank of Cameroun, SAAR Insurance and SCB Cameroun.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in the financial and corporate practice area.
In banking the firm's work focused on loan restructuring for clients in the banking sector.
In project finance the firm's work focused on the financing of infrastructure projects for lenders in the banking and financial services sectors.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Mobile Telephone Network Cameroon XAF62 billion financial restructuring
Republic of Cameroon XAF115 billion project financing
Client Feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Brandon Ntahdui
"Very knowledgeable legally and very good communication."
Kouengoua & Mbattang is a Cameroonian law firm founded in 1984 and with one office in Douala. The firm is part of the Alliot Alliance Group.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on financial and corporate transactions and is active in M&A does work in the infrastructure and energy sector.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Afriland First Bank, Commerzbank, Marriott International and Standard Chartered Singapore.
Research period review: 31st edition (2020/2021)
During the research period, the firm was particularly active in banking and corporate work.
In banking, the firm advised clients of financing credit loan agreements in financial services.
Deal highlights: 31st edition (2020/2021)
Commerzbank $59 million financing
Chazai Wamba is a business law firm in Cameroon established by Aurelie Chazai in 2017. The firm has an office in Douala and is in an alliance with Gabon law firm, Cedric Maguisset Law Firm.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a focus on banking and finance and M&A work.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Afriland First Bank, BICEC, BIA Cameroun, Canal+ Group, Citibank Gabon, Econbank Group, KPMG Cameroun, MTN Cameroon and Vivendi Group.
Research period review: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
During the research period, the firm was active in the financial and corporate practice area.
In banking the firm's work focused on refinancing work for borrowers and creditors.
In debt capital markets the firm's work focused on bond issues for issuers and bookrunners.
In equity capital markets the firm's work focused on share capital increases for lenders.
In M&A the firm's work focused on acquisitions by investors in financial services.
In project finance the firm's work focused for project agents.
In April 2021 financial and corporate partner Sarada Nya left the firm for Nya & Co.
Deal highlights: 32nd edition (2022/2023)
Cameroon Ministry of Finance XAF450 billion Eurobond issue
MFS Africa $3 million acquisition of shares in Maviance
