Boubacar Diakité
GENI & KEBEA member of the DLA Piper Africa group, GENI & KEBE is a full-service law firm that frequently handles cross-border transactional matters, with sector-specific expertise in energy and mining. Experienced arbitrator Mouhamed KEBE advises on a wide-range of commercial issues, particularly in the mining sector. Mohamed Abdallah Dieng leads the litigation team, and Mame Ngone Sow is an aviation specialist as well as head of the banking and finance team. The group also includes Boubacar Diakite who specialises in corporate, M&A and tax, and Yankhoba Ndiaye who focuses on litigation and employment. Soraya Imani who advises on corporate, construction and hospitality projects, and commercial disputes-focused Aissatou NDONG are also key contacts.
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Key clients
- Malicounda
- Convergis
- GIM UEMOA
- Lewek Chancellor Shipping PTE Ltd
- Citibank
- Fonds Oyass Capital Procap
- Carlyle – Air Senegal
- China Development Bank
- Casa Orascom
- FERA
- Mitrelli group
- Syngenta Foundation
- SANIA Cie
- BBC
- Cummins Afrique de L’ouest
- Government of Burkina Faso
- Makabingui Gold Operation
Work highlights
- Advised Malicounda on the negotiation of its PPA with SENELEC (120 MW Dual Fuel Project – Senegal).
- Advised Convergis in demand of the claim against the company in charge of the asset of Regional Express Train.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mame Ngoné Sow
GENI & KEBELeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mouhamed Kebe
GENI & KEBENext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Mohamed Abdallah Dieng
GENI & KEBEPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mouhamed Kebe, Mohamed Abdallah Dieng, Boubacar Diakite, Mame Ngone Sow, Yankhoba Ndiaye