Securing mining investments and operations in the DRC
Mining titles and rights, due diligence, joint ventures, contracts, compliance and dispute prevention: the key points to watch in a mining transaction.
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The law in service of your ambitions.
We turn legal complexity into clear, secure and value-creating decisions for businesses, investors and institutions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The Firm
Welcome to Paton&Partners.
“Every matter begins with careful listening. Before we answer, we take the time to understand your objectives, your constraints and the real economics of your transaction, so that the law becomes an instrument of security for your projects.”
Maître Pathou PETIPETI MUJINGABusiness lawyer · Founding partner
- Excellence
- Responsibility
- Integrity
- Availability
- Solutions
Our practice areas
Integrated expertise for complex matters.
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Mining & natural resources
Mining Law
Mining titles and rights, due diligence, joint ventures, contracts, compliance, trading and disputes.
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02
Land & real estate assets
Real Estate & Land
Acquisitions, land audits, titles, construction, leases, estates and protection of real estate assets.
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03
OHADA law & market entry
Company Formation & Establishment
OHADA law, subsidiaries, branches, bank accounts, licences, expatriate staff and ongoing corporate support.
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04
Investments & transactions
Investments
Structuring, due diligence, acquisitions, partnerships, contracts, public relations and investment protection.
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Competence achieves its full value only when it is accompanied by a high sense of duty.
Our method
Four steps, one standard of excellence.
Understand
Careful listening to objectives and analysis of the project’s context.
Verify
Due diligence, review of titles, contracts and partners.
Secure
Structuring, drafting and negotiating deeds, completing formalities.
Defend
Dispute prevention, courts, mediation and arbitration.
Legal insights
Understand the law. Secure the decision.
Mining LawOHADA LawSetting up and establishing a company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
From corporate form to governance, establishing a business requires careful coordination between OHADA law, local formalities and sector authorisations.
Read the insightInvestmentsStructuring and protecting an investment project
Due diligence, contractual documentation and risk anticipation are the foundations of a legally secure investment.
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- Immeuble Quantum BLDG
Boulevard du 30 Juin, n° 8177
Gombe, Kinshasa - Hours
- Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm