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List of lawyers in Cameroon
Prepared by British High Commission Yaounde

The following list of lawyers has been prepared by the British High Commission in Yaounde for the convenience of British Nationals who may require legal advice and assistance in Cameroon.It is provided on the understanding that we (the British Embassy/Consulate) do not assume or undertake any legal responsibility, to you, or those affected, if you choose to take it into account when instructing a local lawyer.

Further and alternatively, we cannot accept any liability to any person or company for any financial loss or damage arising from the use of this information or from any failure to give information.

Our aim is to provide our customers with as much relevant information to enable them to make better informed decisions but our lists are not recommendations and should not be treated as such.

List of lawyers in Cameroon

Updated: 22 october 2015

This list is not alphabetical order (following Honorary Legal Advisor’s details).

Nico Halle & Co. Law Firm.
B.P. : 4876 Douala,1st Floor SHALOM Building, Bonassama, Ancienne Route,BonaberiB.P 4876 – Douala Cameroon.Tel: +237 233 42 64 79 , Fax: +237 233 43 26 34, Hotlines:(+237) 675 55 04 64 / 673 87 69 40 / 676 30 47 85, Email: ,
This company has told us the following things:
  • they have have English speaking staff
  • they are affiliated to Member of Commercial Law Affiliates, Member of European Lawyers Association,Member of the American Bar (Forster-Long INC), Member of American Bank Attorneys, Co-editor of Euromoney Publication, Correspondent and Adviser World Market Research Centre.Member International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA), Member of London Court of Arbitration,Member of International Bar Association (IBA),Member of the International Who’s Who Historical Society.Vice President ofAMOAPIi.e. The Association of Accredited Attorneys at the African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI).Member of the Scientific Committee of the Denis Ekani Intellectual Property Training Centre at the African Intellectual Property Organisation (OAPI).
  • specialisations are in Corporate & Commercial Law, Delicts, Family, Intellectual Property,Litigation & Adjudication,Natural Resources, Real Estate
  • they have experience of representing British nationals
  • they can’t provide legal aid
  • they can/can’t offer a Pro Bono service
  • staff speak English, French
  • they cover whole country
  • they have international representation in Africa, Europe, Asia, the U.S.A. and the rest of the globe

The Abeng Law Firm

Bonapriso-Rue Koloko, Immeuble 4 etages(Apt. 300), Douala-Cameroon, P.O Box 4155, Phone: +237 233 420 208 / +237 23342 2324,

Fax:+237 233 437 579, ,

This company has told us the following things:
  • they have English speaking staff
  • The Law firm principally handles matters related to Oil & Gas law;Business/OHADA law;Commercial transactions; Company Formation; Banking, Corporate Governance issues, Intellectual Property, Anti-Money Laundering and Scam issues and we pride ourselves as the best in telecommunications law/Anti Cybercrime issues and anti-trust matters. 80% of clients are foreigners mostly involved in the following sectors:Energy and Electricity, Trade & Commerce, Commodities, Oil & Gas, Maritime Transport and Logistics, Mining, Telecommunications, Environment Etc
  • they do not have experience of representing British nationals
  • staff speak English & French
  • they cover whole country or regions
  • they don’t have international offices in Africa, Europe, Asia, the U.S.A. and the rest of the globe

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