Business Law Firm — Douala, Cameroon

Protect today what took you years to build.

We help businesses prevent risk, secure their operations and defend their interests across complex legal and commercial matters.

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Barrister Abeng Roland

Founder & Managing Partner

28+

Years of experience

Advising businesses in Cameroon and across Central Africa.

Barrister Abeng Roland

Founder & Managing Partner

1998

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Industries served

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The Firm

A firm of reference, recognized for the rigor of its counsel

The Abeng Law Firm is a Douala-based business law firm advising and defending local and international businesses at every stage of their development in Cameroon and across the OHADA region.

Our approach combines technical rigor, strategic judgment and a close understanding of the business environment in Central Africa, to give our clients genuine legal security.

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Expertise

Legal challenges should not slow down your business

Whatever stage your business is at, we anticipate risk and act with speed so your affairs keep moving forward.

Corporate, Commercial & OHADA Law

Company formation, corporate governance and commercial contracting under the OHADA Uniform Acts.

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Banking, Finance & Project Finance

Lending, security and project finance structures for banks, lenders and borrowers.

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Tax, Customs & Foreign Exchange

Guidance on tax, customs duties and foreign exchange control matters affecting cross-border business.

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Litigation, Arbitration & ADR

Representation before Cameroonian courts and in arbitration and other dispute resolution forums.

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Experience

What we have actually done

A sense of the type of matters the Firm undertakes for its clients.

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Energy & Power

Advising on a power sector project financing

Illustrative example of the type of financing matter the Firm advises on in the energy sector.

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Banking & Financial Services

Structuring security for a syndicated facility

Illustrative example of security and facility structuring work for lenders.

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Corporate & OHADA

Advising on a cross-border share acquisition

Illustrative example of acquisition advisory work under the OHADA Uniform Acts.

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Telecommunications

Regulatory advice for a telecommunications operator

Illustrative example of regulatory advisory work for the telecommunications sector.

Our Managing Partner

Barrister Abeng Roland

Managing Partner & Founder

Barrister Abeng Roland founded The Abeng Law Firm in 1998 in Douala, Cameroon, and has led the Firm as Managing Partner since its inception.

Under his leadership, the Firm has built a practice centered on OHADA and Cameroonian business law, and has represented the Firm within international networks including TagLaw and TRACE. The Firm is also ranked in Chambers Global.

Corporate, Commercial & OHADA Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking, Finance & Project Finance
Regulatory, Competition & Public Law

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Industries

Sector-informed counsel, wherever your business operates

From energy to telecommunications, our advice is shaped by the realities of the industries we serve.

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Energy & Power
Oil & Gas
Mining & Natural Resources
Banking & Financial Services
Telecommunications & Technology
Infrastructure & Construction

International

Where our reach extends

Beyond Cameroon, The Abeng Law Firm takes an active part in international legal networks, giving clients a wider view and trusted alliances around the world.