Burundi, officially the Republic of Burundi, is a landlocked country in the Great Rift Valley where the African Great Lakes region and East Africa converge.
Burundi is focusing on revitalizing its agricultural sector and tapping into its rich mineral resources. The government is also promoting tourism and investing in infrastructure to spur economic growth. The country’s strategic location in East Africa presents opportunities for regional trade and investment.
Burundi follows a civil law system influenced by Belgian law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 2018, 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.
- East African Community (EAC): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among East African countries.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs): Burundi has several BITs to protect and encourage foreign investments.
- African Union (AU): Participates in AU initiatives and programs.
- EAC: Key member in regional economic and political matters.
- United Nations (UN): Member state involved in various UN agencies and initiatives.
- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA): Engages in regional economic cooperation and integration.
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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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