MADAGASCAR Law and Practice Contributed by: Mialy Solofohery and Tiavina Rakotonaivo, John W Ffooks & Co
John W Ffooks & Co is a leading corporate and commercial law firm providing local counsel advice across French-speaking Africa. The firm’s bilingual team of 11 partners and 40 lawyers uniquely com - bines Napoleonic legal expertise with a common law approach, making it the preferred choice for interna - tional transactions in the region. John W Ffooks & Co specialises in supporting inward investors, bridging the gap between Anglo-Saxon business practices and local legal systems derived from the Napoleonic
Code. Trusted by global corporations, financial insti - tutions, private equity firms, and government bodies, the firm offers tailored legal solutions, advising on a wide range of commercial legal issues in countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ivo - ry Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. With senior colleagues in every jurisdiction, the firm’s partner-led services ensure high-quality advice across all sec - tors.
Authors
Mialy Solofohery is a dynamic legal professional with expertise in mining law and natural resources in Madagascar and Francophone West Africa. With a master’s in business law from the University of
Tiavina Rakotonaivo specialises in mining and natural resources law, with a focus on Guinea and OHADA member countries in Francophone Africa. Her expertise in local regulations and corporate law enables
Antananarivo, she combines her academic excellence with practical leadership experience, having advised and led English-speaking clubs and contributed to legal publications like Tribune d’Juristes. Her active involvement in regional youth platforms and international initiatives underscores her commitment to addressing cross-border legal challenges. Mialy’s skills in project management and multilingual fluency (Malagasy, French and English) enable her to provide strategic counsel to clients navigating the complex mining landscape.
her to guide clients through the complexities of mining operations and resource management. Tiavina provides strategic advice on corporate matters, cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance, catering to both local enterprises and multinational corporations. Fluent in French and English, she bridges linguistic and legal gaps, delivering tailored solutions for mining and resource ventures. Her knowledge ensures clients achieve their strategic objectives in Madagascar and the broader OHADA region.
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