Kouakou Eloi Yao

Kouakou Eloi Yao

Partner at CLKA since 2011, Eloi Kouakou YAO has been registered with the Côte d’Ivoire Bar since 2011 under the registration number 2011/564. A specialist in public procurement and white-collar crime, he acts in these areas both as legal counsel and as a trial lawyer for local and international clients.

His deep knowledge of the regulations in these fields makes him a highly valued resource for the firm’s clients.

He has developed leading experience in public procurement, particularly in West Africa.

He works both with public decision-makers (drafting legislation, supporting project implementation, etc.) and with economic operators (advisory and litigation services).

Honorary Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Bouaké (Côte d’Ivoire) and author of several legal publications, his extensive knowledge of both the theoretical and practical aspects of these fields makes him a highly sought-after advisor.