COTE D’IVOIRE Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Andy Lionel Biaou, Evelyne Biaou and Marine Quintric Houda Law Firm Houda Law Firm supports companies, public and private institutions, investment funds and govern - ments by delivering high-value legal services across a broad range of practice areas. Operating through - out the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) and the Organisation for the Harmonisa - tion of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) regions, the firm combines deep local insight with strong regional reach to help its clients navigate complex legal and regulatory environments with confidence. In a rapidly
changing world, Houda Law Firm embraces innova - tion, excellence and commitment to provide prag - matic, forward-thinking solutions to today’s most strategic legal challenges. Its experienced, multidis - ciplinary teams work in close partnership with clients to anticipate risks, unlock opportunities and support informed decision-making. Guided by strong ethical values and a results-oriented mindset, Houda Law Firm positions itself as a trusted legal partner dedi - cated to creating lasting value.
Authors
Andy Lionel Biaou is a member of the Côte d’Ivoire Bar and managing partner of Houda Law Firm. He has over ten years of experience as legal counsel and an attorney with leading law firms in Abidjan, including KSK
Marine Quintric has been a senior legal counsel at Houda Law Firm since July 2020. Prior to joining the firm, she practised as a lawyer at the Nanterre Bar (Hauts-de-Seine), France, within FIDAL Law Firm. She
and FDKA. He has developed strong expertise in business law and litigation and regularly advises clients on administrative contracts (public procurement and PPPs), corporate law, commercial law, labour law and foreign exchange regulations. His practice also covers insolvency proceedings, banking and insurance, due diligence, telecommunications, data protection and the energy sector.
has developed strong expertise in business law through professional experience in both Paris and Abidjan. Her practice focuses on international arbitration and litigation, with particular emphasis on commercial and contract law, telecommunications law, construction law, banking and finance and corporate law.
Evelyne Biaou is a trusted legal advisor and team leader at Houda Law Firm in Abidjan, with nearly ten years of hands-on experience in business law across West Africa. She combines sharp legal expertise with
strong leadership acumen to guide clients through complex corporate transactions and regulatory challenges. Evelyne also oversees the firm’s invoicing and debt recovery processes, bridging legal strategy with operational efficiency. Prior to Houda Law Firm, Evelyne honed her skills at a reputable Abidjan law firm, where she rose to a supervisory role.
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