C.L.K.A. delivers ‘professional and detailed’ advice across corporate, M&A, financing, competition, project development, white-collar crime, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm’s clients include banks, financial institutions, and global companies operating across the tobacco, food, and energy industries, amongst others. The practice is led by Lassiney Kathann Camara, who assists with corporate, M&A, and banking and finance; Eloi k. Yao, who focuses on public procurement and project development; and Isabelle Niamkey, who leads the litigation and dispute resolution team. They are joined by recently promoted partner, Aboubakar-Sidiki Diarrassouba, who heads the tax, customs, and international trade department.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professional and detailed. Timely response. Deliver the desired results.’

  • ‘Approachable. Good listeners. Provide the critical information needed to succeed.’

Work highlights

  • Advised the fifth largest tobacco company in the world with a turnover of $4bn on the launch of its product line in Côte d’Ivoire.
  • Advised an Ivorian company on fundraising regarding the construction of a huge tourist facility, the first aquatic park, in Côte d’Ivoire.    

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Isabelle Niamkey
C.L.K.A.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lassiney Kathann Camara, Eloi k. Yao, Isabelle Niamkey, Aboubakar-Sidiki Diarrassouba

Other key lawyers

Ted N'Zebo, Sandrine Ekra