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Assemian Faustin Kouakou<\/h1>

Managing Partner \u2014 M&A \u00b7 Private Equity \u00b7 Capital Markets \u00b7 Competition Law \u00b7 OHADA<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\r\nAssemian Faustin Kouakou is the Managing Partner of Ofori Law Africa LLP. Specializing in M&A, Private Equity, Capital Markets, and Competition Law, he advises on all corporate law matters for a clientele composed of financial institutions, investment funds, fintech companies, and insurance groups on corporate, regulatory, and transactional matters, with expertise in OHADA law and competition law.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nWith a career deeply rooted in the economic dynamics of Francophone Africa, he previously served as Managing Partner of the Ivorian office of Bennani & Associ\u00e9s where he actively contributed to the firm\u2019s regional expansion across the OHADA space.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nHe also headed the legal department of NSIA Participations Holdings Group, an Ivorian banking, insurance, and capital markets group operating in 12 countries\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n

\r\nRecognized for his pragmatism, technical rigor, and strong ethical standards, his practice combines a deep understanding of local regulatory environments with an approach aligned with international best practices.\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n

EDUCATION<\/span><\/div>
Master's degree in Business Law, OHADA specialisation \u2014 University of Cocody, Abidjan\n\nGraduate degree in M&A Strategies and Corporate Development \u2014 Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA\n\nGraduate degree in Mergers & Acquisitions \u2014 Columbia Business School, USA\nBusiness Strategy diploma \u2014 HEC Paris<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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Ranked in Top-tier for: General Business Law, Ivory Coast since 2021, Chambers Global<\/div><\/div>
\r\n Selected Publications<\/span>Insights<\/span><\/div>\r\n
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