Global Expertise
in the Service of
Your Ambition.
With in-depth mastery of OHADA law and international law, KONE & Associés mobilises multidisciplinary expertise to support public and private economic actors in their most complex projects - from structuring to execution.
7
Practice areas
20+
Sub-specialities
33+
Years of experience
17
OHADA States covered
Our Seven Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Strategic counsel to financial institutions, investment funds and companies on their local and cross-border financing opérations.
- Financial structuring
- BCEAO / UEMOA banking régulation
- Project finance
- Compliance and risk management
Financial & Capital Markets
Support for issuers, intermediaries and investors in their opérations on regional and international financial markets.
- Fundraising and private equity
- Bond issues
- Stock market opérations (BRVM)
- CREPMF financial régulation
Insurance
Support for insurance sector players, from régulation to claims management, under the CIMA Insurance Code.
- CIMA régulation and compliance
- Life and non-life insurance contracts
- Claims settlement and insurance disputes
- Counsel to companies and mutuals
Tax Law
Specialised tax expertise for companies and investors, from structural optimisation to the management of audits and tax disputes.
- Corporate taxation
- Tax optimisation and planning
- Management of tax audits and assessments
- International taxation and treaties
Public Policy & Regulation
A référence interlocutor for States and public institutions in structuring sector reforms and regulatory support.
- Counsel to public institutions
- Public-private partnerships (PPP)
- Sector reforms and regulatory frameworks
- Public governance and transparency
Employment Law & Labour Relations
Counsel to employers on all employment law issues, from recruitment to the management of individual and collective disputes.
- Drafting and audit of employment contracts
- Employment tribunal litigation
- Human resources audits
- Employer / employee representative relations
Litigation & Dispute Résolution
Defence of our clients' interests before all national and international courts, with a strong practice in OHADA and CCJA arbitration.
- International arbitration (ICC, CCJA, OHADA)
- Médiation and alternative dispute resolution
- Complex commercial disputes
- Administrative and tax litigation
Our Process
Analysis & Diagnosis
In-depth listening, meticulous analysis of the legal situation and identification of the priority issues and risks in your matter. We map the applicable regulatory environment.
Tailored Legal Strategy
Development of a bespoke legal strategy, adapted to your economic objectives and risk appetite. Every solution is designed to maximise your interests.
Execution & Follow-Up
Rigorous implementation of the defined actions, ongoing support at every critical stage and regular reporting. Your matter is handled with the same rigour from start to finish.
Let's Discuss Your
Legal Needs
Our team is at your disposal to analyse your situation and propose a tailored approach. Every client benefits from dedicated attention and specialized expertise.