One of the leading full-service law firms in Cameroon, Amadagana & Partners‘ expertise spans various practice areas, including the core areas of energy, mining, infrastructure, and financings, along with further work in M&A, government advisory and litigation, and arbitration. The energy team is currently engaged in advising on various key transactions in Cameroon, most notably including the country’s first solar power plant, and the country’s first hydroelectric project. The firm also works on a number of public-private partnerships, including market-leading digital identification, security, and port infrastructure matters. The team’s client roster includes multinational corporations, energy conglomerates, public institutions, and investment funds. Founding partner Lynda Amadagana is a recognised expert in the energy, infrastructure, and project finance sectors, receiving praise from clients for consistently providing ‘great advice on strategic, regulatory, and legal issues which arise in the framework of energy project development’. Elise Ngo Nyobe was promoted to partner in January 2024 and has expertise in corporate transactions and project financing in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors, while Guy Mbenda frequently assists the team.

Chazai Wamba are market leaders in the Cameroonian finance and projects practice areas, carrying out work both domestically and across West Africa. The practice’s experience involves carrying out work in a multitude of practice areas, including banking, M&A, private equity, and state transactions, alongside litigation and advisory matters. Notable clients include local branches of leading international banks, financial institutions, asset management firms, and investment funds. The firm’s M&A practice is currently engaged in several insurance company acquisitions and mergers, with founding partner Flora Wamba exhibiting her specialism in insurance company mergers. Co-founding partner Aurélie Chazai‘s proficiency lies in loan structuring and acquisition financings. Senior associate Aurélia Kamga frequently assists the team.

D. Moukouri & Partners demonstrates prowess in the corporate segment, engaging on mandates from a wide range of businesses and companies both domestic and international. The team frequently advises on large-scale financing projects and receives instructions from manufacturing and construction companies. The firm also carries out work for oil and gas companies obtaining commercialisation licences and is praised by clients for its ‘excellent communication and timely responses’ to requests. Managing partner Danielle Moukouri advises on a range of matters from tax and customs incentives to company acquisitions, project financings, and restructurings. Aurelien Djengue left the firm in April 2024.

Epena Law‘s sector focus is on private equity and fund structuring with the team’s portfolio including advice on private equity frameworks and structuring of investment funds. Sought out by fund managers, investors, and regulatory bodies, the group recently reported an uptick in cross-border transactional work, acting in the US, Europe, and the wider West African region. The team is particularly recommended for experience in the renewable energy and food industries and is headed by Johanna Monthé, who has extensive experience in Africa-related private equity matters.

LPA Law includes domestic and international project developers, investment funds, and energy and telecommunication companies. The firm demonstrates particular strength in real estate, corporate, financing, infrastructure, and energy matters. With offices in a number of other African countries, the firm enjoys a high level of collaboration across departments and practice areas. Practice head Ghislaine Lovet has a decade of experience across various practice areas and specialises in business taxation advice for financial institutions.

NYA & Co. Law Firm provides comprehensive legal, regulatory, and transactional services across multiple jurisdictions and serves a diverse client base including multinationals, SMEs, public institutions, financial organisations, and high-net-worth individuals. The team has extensive experience in commercial and litigation matters, advising on issues like debt collection as well as competition and industrial property matters, and regularly supports clients in regulated sectors, including telecom, finance, and healthcare. Sarada Nya leads the practice and handles a busy workload, encompassing M&A, private equity transactions, and international trade law.