EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Equatorial Guinea, in Central Africa, is distinguished by a dynamic economy driven by oil, gas, and infrastructure, while gradually developing its agro-industry and services sectors. Its OHADA membership provides a harmonized legal framework, essential for securing investments and commercial operations. CLKA supports clients operating in Equatorial Guinea from its Abidjan office, combining regional expertise with international standards.
Our team delivers strategic and operational advice on corporate structuring, transaction security, and regulatory compliance. With deep knowledge of OHADA law and local economic specifics, we help investors and companies fully capitalize on this market’s potential while minimizing risks.
Our Services
- Corporate & OHADA Law: Assistance with company formation and transformation, governance, drafting and securing commercial contracts, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Cross-Border Transactions & Investments: Comprehensive support on investment structuring, due diligence, M&A operations, and fundraising, ensuring compliance with OHADA and local regulations.
- Natural Resources, Energy & Infrastructure: Advising on oil, gas, agricultural, port, and tourism projects, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and complex project financing.
- Intellectual Property & TMT: Protection of intangible assets, trademarks, patents, copyrights, licensing agreements, advisory for tech and fintech companies, cybersecurity, and data protection compliance.
- Litigation & Arbitration: Representation before national courts and the CCJA, commercial arbitration, dispute resolution, and debt recovery.
- Comprehensive Corporate Support: Legal structuring, outsourced in-house legal services, strategic advice, and operational follow-up to secure and sustain business activities.
Opportunities
- Legal security for investments and commercial contracts in a complex regulatory environment
- Strengthening governance practices and regulatory compliance for optimal corporate management
- Support for cross-border transactions and international partnerships, especially in oil, gas, and agro-industrial sectors
Key Figures (2024)
- Population: ~1.5 million
- GDP: ~USD 13 billion
- Average annual growth: 4%
- High-growth sectors: Oil & Gas (+7%), Agro-industry (+5%), Infrastructure & Services (+4%)
Key Sectors
Oil & Gas, Agro-industry, Energy, Infrastructure, Finance, Services, Tourism
Methodology
CLKA adopts a pragmatic, tailored approach: rapid regulatory diagnostics, customized strategy development, operational support, and post-transaction follow-up. This methodology ensures legal security, regulatory compliance, and sustainable business operations within the OHADA region.
Local Contact
Via our Abidjan office:
Abidjan Cocody – Deux Plateaux, Corner of Boulevard Latrille & Rue de la Polyclinique des Deux Plateaux
CLK Building, Côte d’Ivoire
T: +225 27 22 52 52 25
Email: info@clkavocats.com
