GUINEA-BISSAU
Guinea-Bissau, located in West Africa, is a developing economy with strong potential in agriculture, fisheries, energy, and infrastructure. Its OHADA membership provides a harmonized legal framework, securing investments for both local and international businesses. CLKA supports clients operating in Guinea-Bissau from its Abidjan office, combining local expertise with international standards.
Our team advises businesses on corporate structuring, transaction security, and regulatory compliance. By leveraging an in-depth understanding of OHADA law and the Guinea-Bissau market, we enable investors and companies to navigate this high-potential environment effectively.
Our Services
- Corporate & OHADA Law: Company formation and transformation, governance, drafting and securing commercial contracts, restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures.
- Cross-Border Transactions & Investments: Investment structuring, due diligence, support on M&A operations and fundraising, regulatory compliance.
- Natural Resources, Energy & Infrastructure: Structuring and advising on agricultural, energy, port, and tourism projects, public-private partnerships (PPPs), and complex project financing.
- Intellectual Property & TMT: Protection of trademarks, patents, and copyrights, licensing agreements, advisory for tech and fintech companies, cybersecurity, and data protection.
- 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 business activities.
Opportunities
- Legal protection of investments and commercial contracts
- Harmonization of governance practices and regulatory compliance
- Security of cross-border transactions and international partnerships, particularly in agriculture, energy, and port sectors
Key Figures (2024)
- Population: ~2 million
- GDP: ~USD 2.1 billion
- Average annual growth: 3.5%
- Promising sectors: Agriculture & Fisheries (+5%), Energy (+4%), Infrastructure (+4%)
Key Sectors
Agriculture, Fisheries, Energy, Infrastructure, Finance, Services, Tourism
Methodology
Structured and pragmatic approach: rapid regulatory diagnostics, tailored strategy development, operational support, and post-transaction follow-up to ensure legal security, compliance, and sustainability of operations.
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
