SCPA SYSS Avocats

Litigation

Co Managing Partner

Counsellor Moussa SARR is a seasoned litigator and strategist, with over 26 years of continuous legal practice. He is a Founding Partner of SYSS Avocats and currently heads the firm’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation Department, where he oversees high-impact cases for financial institutions, corporate entities, and public bodies. His reputation as a business litigation specialist is anchored in his robust understanding of both commercial law and the procedural intricacies of the OHADA legal space.

His practice covers the full spectrum of contentious and non-contentious business law, with a specific emphasis on banking litigation, corporate disputes, real estate enforcement, and public economic law. He has successfully represented major clients such as Orabank, UBA, Philip Morris, and SENELEC, in multi-tiered litigation and arbitration matters involving complex financial structures and regulatory frameworks.

As Co-Managing Partner, Counsellor SARR combines courtroom advocacy with strategic advisory, particularly in cross-border matters and high-stakes enforcement actions. His longstanding service within the Senegalese Bar, including as member of the Bar Council, reflects both peer recognition and professional leadership.

Key Qualifications and Expertise

Commercial Law and Business Litigation: Decades of experience managing complex disputes involving contracts, liabilities, and commercial operations across diverse sectors. Banking & Corporate Advisory: Strong track record advising banks and financial institutions on credit security instruments, recovery litigation, and compliance with OHADA and local banking regulations. Administrative and Public Economic Law: Recognized specialist in disputes involving state contracts, public concessions, and administrative procedures. Legal Drafting & Regulatory Compliance: Proven ability to draft and interpret legal and regulatory texts, internal policies, and complex contractual documentation. Criminal Law & Business Crime: Deep knowledge of white-collar crime and penal risk exposure in commercial transactions. Real Estate Enforcement: Lead counsel on high-value asset seizures and enforcement of court judgments. Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Strategic advisor on structuring, negotiation, and dispute management for PPP projects in infrastructure and utilities.

Counsellor SARR is also active in legal training and capacity building for public institutions and serves as a mentor for emerging lawyers within the firm. His sharp legal mind and courtroom command make him a pillar of the firm’s litigation success and a trusted advisor for clients facing legal uncertainty or reputational risk.

English, French

Current Member of the Bar Council of the Senegal Bar Association Honorary President of the National Federation of Young Lawyers’ Unions of Africa (FNUJA) Honorary President of the Association of Young Lawyers of Senegal (AJAS) Former President of the Association of Young Lawyers of Senegal (AJAS) Former President of the External Relations Commission of the West African Young Lawyers Association (AJAO) 1999 – Lecturer in Business Law, Institut Supérieur d’Informatique et de Gestion Member of the Executive Board of the Association of Graduates in Legal and Political Sciences (ADSJP) Member of the Institute for Human Rights and Peace, Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences (JDHP) Former Member of the International Association of Students in Economics and Commerce (AIESEC)

1998 – DEA in Political Science, specializing in Defence and Security 1996 – DESS in Business Law, Banking Option 1995 – Master’s Degree in Business Law, Université Cheikh Anta Diop 21–23 May 2004 – Training in Mediation, organised by the Senegal Bar Association and the Institute for Mediation and Negotiation, Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences, Institut Catholique de Paris 6–12 October 2003 – Human Rights University, co-organised by the Institut Supérieur de Management and the International Institute of Human Rights (Strasbourg) 28 January – 21 February 2002 – OHADA Law Training Programme, organised by the Judicial Training Centre (CFJ) 3–6 July 2001 – International Humanitarian Law training, organised by the International Red Cross 22 May 2001 – Mediation and Conciliation training, organised by the Dakar Chamber of Commerce and Industry