BENIN
Benin, located in West Africa, is a steadily growing economy focused on agriculture, commerce, and services. The country benefits from political stability and OHADA membership, providing a secure and favorable business climate for investors. Key industries include agriculture (cotton, palm oil), logistics, trade, and energy, with a dynamic domestic market and a strategic port in Cotonou facilitating regional commerce. This combination of political stability and OHADA framework offers both local and international companies a reliable environment for structuring operations and securing investments.
Our Services
CLKA supports local and international businesses across all areas of OHADA law:
- Business Law & OHADA: Incorporation and transformation of companies, corporate governance, drafting and securing commercial contracts, restructuring, M&A, and joint ventures.
- Cross-Border Transactions & Investments: Structuring investments, conducting targeted due diligence, and comprehensive support for M&A and fundraising operations while ensuring compliance with local laws and OHADA.
- Natural Resources, Energy & Infrastructure: Support for agricultural, energy, mining, and infrastructure projects, including PPPs and complex project financing, with legal security and strategic advice.
- Intellectual Property & TMT: Protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights; licensing and distribution agreements; advisory services for tech and fintech companies; support on cybersecurity and personal data matters.
- Litigation & Arbitration: Representation before local courts and the CCJA, commercial arbitration and dispute resolution, debt recovery, and protective measures to safeguard client assets.
- Comprehensive Business Support: Full legal structuring, outsourcing of in-house legal services, strategic advisory, and operational monitoring to ensure compliance, legal security, and business continuity.
Specific OHADA Opportunities
· Rapid and secure incorporation of companies and subsidiaries
· Legal protection of commercial contracts and financing
· Harmonization of governance practices and regulatory compliance
· Enhanced legal protection for foreign investors and cross-border operations
Key Figures (2024)
· Population: ~13 million
· GDP: USD 20.5 billion
· Average annual growth: 5%
· Key growth sectors: Agriculture (cotton, palm oil) +5%, Trade & Logistics +6%, Energy & Infrastructure +7%
Key Sectors
Agriculture, Trade, Services, Logistics, Energy, Real Estate, Finance
Methodology
CLKA employs a pragmatic and structured approach: rapid regulatory diagnostics, tailored strategy development, operational support, and post-operation monitoring to ensure sustainable compliance and legal security.
Local Contact
Via our Abidjan office:
CLKA Abidjan
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
