LEGALTER AVOCATS

OVERVIEW

Legalter Law is an independent full-service business law firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo, focusing on supporting local and international clients in project finance, mergers and acquisitions, complex financial transactions, regulatory compliance issues, dispute resolution, and other legal matters.

With a strong grasp of local laws and practices, the firm offers both advisory and litigation assistance. The team can apply international standards while maintaining a strong local foundation.

Our lawyers work closely with colleagues from major foreign jurisdictions, allowing us to provide high-quality assistance on local law issues related to large investment projects and structuring/restructuring.

Our lawyers are well-positioned to assist you in all facets of transactions, whether for medium-sized projects or large investment initiatives, from initial terms and due diligence to negotiation, drafting, and completion

Our client-focused philosophy enables us to deliver innovative, high-quality, timely, and tailored legal solutions to help our clients achieve their business goals while minimizing legal risks.

SECTORS

Legalter Law concentrates its expertise on the most strategic business sectors in the Democratic Republic of Congo:

• Banking and Finance
• Mining & Natural Resources
• Energy
• Infrastructure & PPP
• Telecommunications, Media, and Technology
• Carbon Finance and Forestry
• NGOs and Development projects

PRACTICES

Our lawyers are well-positioned to assist you in all aspects of transactions, from medium-sized projects to large investment ventures, from initial terms and due diligence to negotiation, drafting, and completion. Our services include:

• Banking & Finance: We offer a full range of legal services to assist clients in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex project finance deals at national and international levels, while managing the legal risks associated with these transactions.
• Corporate - Mergers and Acquisitions: We are actively involved in legal matters related to the formation, structuring, governance, and dissolution of companies. We advise businesses on mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, capital transactions, and other legal aspects of commercial entities.
• Compliance and Regulation: We help companies comply with current sector regulations, obtain and maintain operating licenses, manage non-compliance risks, and meet regulatory requirements in a complex and ever-changing business environment.
• Litigation & Arbitration: We help businesses and individuals effectively resolve their disputes, whether in courts and tribunals or through arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods.

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