ASAFO & CO. RCI advises on corporate, banking and finance, capital markets, and commercial real estate law. Following two years working in-house, the firm benefits from Jamal Fofana‘s return, and his corporate and financing expertise. Yacouba Coulibaly has experience in project financing across the renewable and conventional energy sectors. Corporate finance and commercial expert Daye Kaba also focuses on mining and natural resources. The practice is supported by Benoit Diouf’s ‘unparalleled work ethic’ across banking and finance, corporate and project finance, and capital markets.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘ASAFO has a unique positioning in the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and Europe with a deep knowledge of the regional markets.’

  • ‘Benoit Diouf has been deeply involved in our securitisation deals. He has an unparalleled work ethic and availability.’

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Key clients

  • Invictus Capital & Finances
  • Blue Peak
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Work highlights

  • Advised KF Titrisation on the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of the XOF 75bn securitisation transaction documents and its follow-up until the liquidation of SONATEL FCTC.
  • Assisted the Ivorian Ministry of Mines, Oil, and Energy in the reform of its mining legislation.
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