Cameroon, on the Gulf of Guinea, is a Central African country of varied terrain and wildlife. Its inland capital, Yaoundé, and its biggest city, the seaport Douala, are transit points to ecotourism sites as well as beach resorts like Kribi – near the Chutes de la Lobé waterfalls, which plunge directly into the sea – and Limbe, where the Limbe Wildlife Centre houses rescued primates.
Cameroon boasts a diversified economy with robust agriculture, oil, and manufacturing sectors. The country’s strategic location and ongoing infrastructure projects, such as ports and transportation networks, enhance its potential as a regional trade hub. Investment in renewable energy and technology is set to drive future growth.
Cameroon follows a mixed legal system of civil law and common law. The legal framework is based on the Constitution of 1996, and the judiciary includes the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and lower courts. Specialized courts handle labor, commercial, and administrative matters.
- Corporate and Commercial Law: Assisting with company formation, mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance.
- Energy and Natural Resources: Advising on contracts, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution in the oil, gas, and mining sectors.
- Agricultural Law: Advising on agricultural investments, land use, and regulatory compliance.
- Intellectual Property: Protection and enforcement of IP rights for businesses.
Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in arbitration and litigation.
- Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS): Promotes economic integration and cooperation among Central African countries.
- AfCFTA: Facilitates intra-African trade and investment.
- Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC): Aims to create a common market and monetary union among member states.
- African Union (AU): Participates in AU initiatives and programs.
- ECCAS: Key member in regional economic and political matters.
- CEMAC: 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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