Disputes & Arbitration
We favour negotiated outcomes yet prepare every matter as if it will be argued. Institutional arbitration (CCJA, CACI), mediation, debt recovery and the simplified enforcement procedures of the OHADA Uniform Act.
What we do for you
Pre-litigation strategy
Risk analysis, formal notices, negotiation and settlement.
Arbitration
Drafting of arbitration clauses; representation before the CCJA, the CACI and international centres.
Recovery and enforcement
Payment orders, protective and enforcement seizures, simplified procedures under the Uniform Act.
Mediation
Support under the Uniform Act on Mediation.
How an engagement unfolds
- QualificationYou describe your matter through our form; a partner calls you back within 24 hours.
- Engagement letterScope, deliverables, timing and fees are agreed in writing before work begins.
- ExecutionAn integrated legal, tax and regulatory team, led by a partner who remains your single point of contact.
- MonitoringTailored alerts on the texts that affect your matter, through the regulatory library.
Other practice areas
Frequently asked questions
What is the CCJA?
The Common Court of Justice and Arbitration, seated in Abidjan, is both the supreme court of OHADA for the interpretation of the Uniform Acts and an international arbitration centre.
Is an OHADA arbitral award enforceable in every member state?
Yes. An award rendered under the auspices of the CCJA benefits from a community-wide exequatur valid across all 17 states.
A matter in disputes?
Describe your matter in two minutes. A partner — not an intake team — responds within 24 hours.