Navigating Africa.
Confidently.
Supporting your Strategy
Across Sub-Saharan Africa
From Abidjan, Ofori Law Africa LLP advises international investors, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on the structuring and execution of their strategic operations across the African continent.
In a constantly evolving legal and regulatory environment, we firmly believe that the law is a powerful driver of development, growth, and transformation for clients operating in Francophone Africa, particularly within the OHADA region.
Our Expertise
Corporate M&A
Cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions across the OHADA Region.
Tax & Customs
Cross-border tax structuring, transfer pricing, customs & trade, tax audits and tax disputes.
Energy, Infrastructure
& Natural Resources
Project finance, PPP, energy, mining, oil & gas, telecoms, fintech, agribusiness and carbon markets.
International & Commercial Arbitration
Strategic disputes resolution, arbitration, médiation and complex commercial litigation.
Competition Law
Merger control, antitrust investigations and compliance before WAEMU, ECOWAS and CEMAC authorities.
Foreign Direct Investment
Market entry structuring, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) investment treaty analysis and regulatory clearances.
The Partners
Assemian F. Kouakou
Innocent Kouakou
Francky Lukanda
Publications & Alerts
Côte d'Ivoire: An Emerging Hub for Mining, Oil & Energy Investment
An in-depth analysis of Côte d'Ivoire's regulatory framework for energy investment and the opportunities it presents for international investors in an uncertain global environment.
Global Practice Guides 2026 — Insurance & Reinsurance, Côte d'Ivoire Chapter
Global Practice Guides 2026 — Corporate Tax, Côte d'Ivoire Chapter
Work with us.
Navigating Africa.
Confidently.
Supporting your Strategy
Across Sub-Saharan Africa
From Abidjan, Ofori Law Africa LLP advises international investors, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and sovereign entities on the structuring and execution of their strategic operations across the African continent.
In a constantly evolving legal and regulatory environment, we firmly believe that the law is a powerful driver of development, growth, and transformation for clients operating in Francophone Africa, particularly within the OHADA region.
Our Expertise
Corporate M&A
Cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions across the OHADA Region.
Tax & Customs
Cross-border tax structuring, transfer pricing, customs & trade, tax audits and tax disputes.
Energy, Infrastructure
& Natural Resources
Project finance, PPP, energy, mining, oil & gas, telecoms, fintech, agribusiness and carbon markets.
International & Commercial Arbitration
Strategic disputes resolution, arbitration, médiation and complex commercial litigation.
Competition Law
Merger control, antitrust investigations and compliance before WAEMU, ECOWAS and CEMAC authorities.
Foreign Direct Investment
Market entry structuring, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) investment treaty analysis and regulatory clearances.
The Partners
Assemian F. Kouakou
Innocent Kouakou
Francky Lukanda
Publications & Alerts
Transactional / Project Finance Lawyer (bilingual English & French)
As the firm continues to grow, we are opening a new position within our Banking & Finance team: Project Finance Lawyer – Mid-Level, based in Abidjan.
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Applications open until 25 July 2026.