Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa with an area of 274,200 square kilometres, bordered by Mali to the northwest, Niger to the northeast, Benin to the southeast, Togo and Ghana to the south, and the Ivory Coast to the southwest.
Burkina Faso’s economy is primarily agricultural, with significant growth potential in mining, particularly gold. The country’s efforts to improve infrastructure and attract foreign investment are creating a conducive environment for economic development. Renewable energy and agro-processing are emerging sectors with high growth prospects.
Burkina Faso follows a civil law system influenced by French law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 1991, and the judiciary includes the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and lower courts. Specialized courts handle labor, commercial, and administrative matters.
- Agricultural Law: Advising on agricultural investments, land use, and regulatory compliance.
- Mining Law: Legal support for 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.
- Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among West African countries.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU): Aims to create a common market and monetary union among member states.
- African Union (AU): Participates in AU initiatives and programs.
- ECOWAS: Key member in regional economic and political matters.
- WAEMU: Engages in economic and monetary integration efforts.
- United Nations (UN): Member state involved in various UN agencies and initiatives.
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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.
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