MALI Law and Practice Contributed by: Felana Ranaivoson 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.
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Felana Ranaivoson is a highly skilled legal professional with expertise in mining law and natural resources across OHADA jurisdictions, including Mali. Her academic background includes a Master’s in Business Law,
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
in which she graduated as top of her class, and extensive training in advanced French and English. Felana’s experience includes assisting in legal reforms at the Ministry of Justice, with a focus on business law and customs procedures, and collaborating with stakeholders on key regulatory matters. Her strong understanding of OHADA regulations, combined with her analytical and organisational skills, allows her to deliver expert legal solutions in the mining sector.
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.
John W Ffooks & Co Hamdallaye ACI 2000 Bamako Place CAN Mali Tel: +22 133 825 8482 Email: Mali@JWFLegal.com Web: www.jwflegal.com
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