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ADNA Offices

ADNA
Rue Sainte Marie-Cocody Ambassades
Cocody-08 BP 2815 Abidjian 08
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
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ADNA > The Legal 500 Rankings

Ivory Coast > Leading firms Tier 3

ADNA's Ivorian office draws on the firm's presence across North Africa to advise financial institutions and corporations on investments in the domestic market, as well as more broadly in areas across the OHADA region. Recent work for the group includes assisting NAS Ivoire Holdings with its IPO and listing on the WAMU Regional Stock Exchange. The team is led by Sydney Domoraud, who specialises in handling corporate and financial transactions in the energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors.

Practice head(s):

Sydney Domoraud

Testimonials

‘Sydney Domoraud and ADNA are a solution-driven and business-oriented team that makes the client feel safe.’

‘Sydney Domoraud is available, reliable and proactive.’

Key clients

Sanlam Group

Cofina Group

NAS Ivoire Holding

HC Capital Properties

Banque National D’investissements (BNI) and Acquisition Consortium

Karpowership

NAS Ivoire

Raxio – Group BV

Wave Mobile Money

Zipline Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised Sanlam Group on a merger of its insurance activities in Africa with those of Allianz.
  • Advised NAS Ivoire Holding on its IPO and listing on the WAMU Regional Stock Exchange.

Algeria > Energy

Acting for major domestic and international sponsors and financial institutions, ADNA offers in-depth expertise in a broad range of energy-related industries, encompassing oil and gas, mining, power, electricity and renewable energy. The practice has a proven track record in assisting clients across the entire energy value chain, from exploration and production to complex petrochemical projects. Managing partner Foued Bourabiat heads the team and brings extensive experience in cross-border transactions. He is supported by highly regarded associate Fayçal Zedek.

Practice head(s):

Foued Bourabiat

Other key lawyers:

Fayçal Zedek

Testimonials

‘Very broad expertise in the energy sector.’

‘Very knowledgeable. Best in the market.’

Key clients

Air Products

BNP Paribas

Emerging Capital Partners

The Carlyle Group

DP World

Edison

Development Partners International (DPI)

Fruital (Coca-Cola)

Cevital

Occidental Petroleum

International Finance Corporation (IFC)

Honaine/Aguas de Skikda (Abengoa)

Myah Bahr

Danieli

FMO

OPIC (now DFC)

Samsung C&T

Suez

Jamjoom Pharmaceuticals

Numidis

Neptune Energy

Procter & Gamble

CVC Capital Partners

China Investment Corporation

Nestlé

Azadea

Fruital (Coca-Cola)

Volotea

Airbus

Oracle

Geodis

Lenovo

Jotun

Lactalis

Al Ghurair Group

Work highlights

  • Advised Pertamina in connection with the negotiation of a new production sharing contract governed by the new Algerian hydrocarbons law for the development of an oil field in Algeria.
  • Advised Occidental Petroelum on an agreement with Algeria to develop the Berkine basin.
  • Advised Eni on the acquisition of BP’s two gas-producing concessions “in Amenas” and “in Salah” jointly operated with Sonatrach and Equinor.

Algeria > Dispute resolution

Regularly representing major national and international companies and financial institutions, ADNA’s Algerian litigation team has extensive experience in cases arising from large projects, M&A transactions and shareholder disputes. Practice head Abderrahmane Lassakeur focuses on business-related litigation. He is supported by managing partner Foued Bourabiat, who offers strong experience in complex cross-border disputes concerning significant projects in Algeria.

Practice head(s):

Abderrahmane Lassakeur

Other key lawyers:

Foued Bourabiat

ADNA > Firm Profile

In June 2021, four well established African firms including Bourabiat Associés (Algeria), Emire Partners (Côte d’Ivoire), SD Avocats (Guinea), BFR & Associés (Morocco), merged to create one fully integrated law firm called ADNA. ADNA is also a member of the award-winning Africa Legal Network (ALN), which provides a bridge between Anglophone and Francophone Africa. ALN has an expansive and growing coverage of jurisdictions in Africa.

ADNA is comprised of legal entrepreneurs that have created a strong independent and integrated law firm for Africa, spanning from North to West Africa, with a Pan African vision, a wide international expertise and an extended network.

Encompassing over 45 years’ collective experience on the African continent, ADNA is eager to disrupt the status quo of the typical law firm to best serve its clients by being as ambitious as those it works with. Helping to navigate businesses and provide bespoke legal solutions.

The firm is founded on the notion of legacy. The legacy to become an institutional law firm and to help grow and promote the next generation of African lawyers.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Sydney Domoraud sydney.domoraud@adnalaw.com