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Legal consultations by appointmentOpen Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pmMining Law · OHADA Law · Investments · Real Estate & LandImmeuble Quantum BLDG, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Gombe — KinshasaSupporting Congolese and foreign investors in the DRC

Our practice areas

Integrated expertise for complex matters.

The Firm acts in four complementary areas of business law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, from upstream advice through to litigation and arbitration.

Mining & natural resources

Mining Law & Mining Transactions

Securing investments. Managing risk. Supporting mining operations.

  • Mining titles and CAMI procedures
  • Mining due diligence
  • Joint ventures and equity stakes
  • Operating and offtake agreements
  • Gold, diamonds and traceability
  • Mining disputes and arbitration

Land & real estate assets

Real Estate & Land Law

Securing ownership. Protecting assets. Supporting your real estate investments.

  • Acquisition and sale of property
  • Land audits and due diligence
  • Land titles and transfers
  • Property development and construction
  • Leases and property management
  • Estates and land disputes

OHADA law & market entry

Company Formation & Establishment of Foreign Businesses

Incorporate. Establish. Start operations. Grow your business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Formation of SARL, SA and SAS companies
  • Foreign subsidiaries and branches
  • One-stop shop (GUCE) formalities
  • Bank accounts and KYC compliance
  • Sector licences and approvals
  • Ongoing corporate secretarial support

Investments & transactions

Investments & Investor Support

Invest with confidence. Structure with rigour. Secure for the long term.

  • Investment structuring
  • Legal due diligence
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Commercial contracts and partnerships
  • Relations with the State
  • Investment protection

Across all our practice areas

Support that cuts across every matter.

Disputes & arbitration

Representation before the competent courts and authorities, negotiation, mediation and, where the agreements so provide, arbitration.

Compliance & governance

Corporate governance, prevention of corruption and conflicts of interest, partner screening and risk management.

Foreign investors

A legal counterpart in the DRC, from the preliminary analysis of the project to establishment and ongoing support.

Consultations

Every matter deserves the right legal answer.

Address
Immeuble Quantum BLDG
Boulevard du 30 Juin, n° 8177
Gombe, Kinshasa
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Contact
+243 906 724 304
cabinet@petipetipathou.com
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