{"id":1580,"date":"2025-10-30T16:21:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clkavocats.com\/?page_id=1580"},"modified":"2026-01-14T23:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T22:48:50","slug":"ict-technology-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clkavocats.com\/en\/practice-areas\/ict-technology-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"ICT Technology Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"819\">In today\u2019s rapidly evolving digital economy, the <strong data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"257\">NICT sector<\/strong> is a high-value added cornerstone, transforming industries and daily life across C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire and West Africa. CLKA recognizes the sector\u2019s pivotal role in fostering innovation, attracting investment, and driving economic growth. As specialists in Intellectual Property (IP) and Technology, Media &amp; Telecommunications (TMT), CLKA is committed to safeguarding clients\u2019 ideas, innovations, technologies, products, and brands. The firm leverages its expertise to help businesses protect their market position and maximize the value of their intellectual assets.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"839\">Capabilities<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"2664\">\n<li data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"1197\">\n<p data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1197\"><strong data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"879\">Intellectual Property Protection<\/strong>: CLKA protects innovations in the digital and technology space, covering data, privacy, cybersecurity, copyright, IP contracts, assignments and licensing, trademarks, IP and the Internet, patents, strategic IP planning, defamation and reputation management, IP litigation, patent litigation, and unfair competition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1570\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1570\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1249\">Technology, Media &amp; Telecommunications (TMT)<\/strong>: Services cover AI, Data Analytics, Fintech, Agritech, Assurtech, E-Commerce, Internet &amp; E-Payments, Blockchain &amp; Digital Assets, and Telecoms. CLKA also advises on technology procurement, development, licensing, sourcing, and outsourcing, and excels in negotiating, structuring, and closing complex tech transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1794\">\n<p data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1794\"><strong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1605\">Strategic Advisory Services<\/strong>: Advising corporations, financial institutions, digital platforms, and emerging tech companies on regulatory compliance, transactions, and strategic opportunities in technology and data.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2029\">\n<p data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"2029\"><strong data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1830\">Corporate &amp; M&amp;A Transactions<\/strong>: Support for mergers &amp; acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and full lifecycle corporate services including incorporation, governance, restructuring, and dissolution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2253\">\n<p data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2253\"><strong data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2068\">Financing &amp; Project Development<\/strong>: Guidance on public or private investments, financing for projects, and financial interventions for institutions involved in electronic payment systems, blockchain, and crypto-money.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<p data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2474\"><strong data-start=\"2257\" data-end=\"2293\">Taxation &amp; Regulatory Compliance<\/strong>: Expertise in corporate taxation, regulatory compliance, and tax litigation, including optimization of tax payments and leveraging investment incentives in the technology sector.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2664\">\n<p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2664\"><strong data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2500\">Dispute Resolution<\/strong>: Representation in business, commercial, corporate, and tax litigation, as well as arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, including complex IP disputes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2684\">Team Members<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2899\"><strong data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2713\">Lassiney Kathann CAMARA<\/strong> \u2013 Managing Partner. Leads the firm\u2019s practice including Digital Technology &amp; Privacy. Expertise spans Corporate, M&amp;A, Private Equity, Project Development, and Competition &amp; Antitrust.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"3088\"><strong data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2934\">Aboubakar-Sidiki DIARRASSOUBA<\/strong> \u2013 Partner. Head of Tax, Customs, and International Trade. Expertise in tax structuring and litigation, closely supporting IP and technology operations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3254\"><strong data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3107\">Sandrine EKRA<\/strong> \u2013 Senior Associate. Specialist in IP protection (copyright, trademark) and litigation across sectors, crucial for safeguarding tech innovations.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3408\"><strong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3279\">Jean Daniel TOUVOLI<\/strong> \u2013 Associate. 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