Madagascar, officially the Republic of Madagascar, and previously known as the Malagasy Republic, is an island country in the Indian Ocean, approximately 400 kilometres off the coast of East Africa across the Mozambique Channel.
Madagascar’s economy is based on agriculture, mining, and tourism. The government’s focus on improving infrastructure and attracting foreign investment is driving economic growth. The potential for renewable energy, particularly hydropower, and the development of technology and agribusiness offer significant opportunities.
Madagascar follows a civil law system influenced by French law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 2010, and the judiciary includes the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and lower courts. Specialized courts handle labor and commercial matters.
- Agricultural Law: Advising on agricultural investments, land use, and regulatory compliance.
- Mining Law: Advising on exploration, extraction, and regulatory compliance in the mining sector.
- Corporate and Commercial Law: Assisting with company formation, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- NGO Support: Legal advice for NGOs on registration, operations, and compliance with local laws.
- Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in arbitration and litigation.
- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA): Promotes economic cooperation and integration among member states.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- Indian Ocean Commission (IOC): Promotes economic cooperation among Indian Ocean island nations.
- African Union (AU): Participates in AU initiatives and programs.
- COMESA: Engages in regional economic cooperation and integration.
- United Nations (UN): Member state involved in various UN agencies and initiatives.
- IOC: Engages in regional economic and political cooperation.
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Director, Head of Civil & OHADA law
With nearly 15 years of legal experience, Abdoul Mtoka is armed with a wealth of recognised experience in legal matters across Africa and Europe including in France, Belgium, Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania, as well as in OHADA member States such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Congo, Mali, Chad, Togo, Burkina Faso, among others.
Africase Attorneys is an international economic law firm specialised in cross-border transactions, litigation and arbitration across Africa.
For decades, our international advocates developed an in-depth understanding of Africa and are working in the major capitals of Africa.
We aim at providing first-class and innovative legal solutions to our international clients including international corporations, NGOs, public
institutions and States, international organisations, as well as local clients for their international transactions or interactions
with foreign people and entities.