MADAGASCAR Law and Practice Contributed by: Herisoa Raharimamonjy and Mialy Solofohery, John W Ffooks & Co
John W Ffooks & Co is a leading corporate and commercial law firm providing local counsel ad - vice across French-speaking Africa. The firm’s bilingual team of 11 partners and 40 lawyers uniquely combines Napoleonic legal expertise with a common law approach, making it the preferred choice for international 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 institutions, private equity firms, and govern -
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Authors
Herisoa Raharimamonjy specialises in mining and natural resources, advising on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters in Madagascar and Francophone
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 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.
West Africa. With years of experience as a corporate lawyer, Herisoa provides strategic counsel on mining operations and resource management, ensuring compliance with local regulations. Her expertise includes employment matters and local debt recovery, making her a trusted advisor for complex transactions and operations in the region. Based in John W Ffooks & Co’s Antananarivo office, Herisoa leverages her deep understanding of the legal landscape to assist clients across various sectors. Fluent in English, French and Malagasy, she bridges linguistic and legal gaps effectively.
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