MALI Law and Practice Contributed by: Fabiola Andriamalala and Felana Ranaivoson, 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 -
ment bodies, the firm offers tailored legal so - lutions, advising on a wide range of commer - cial legal issues in countries including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo. With senior col - leagues in every jurisdiction, the firm’s partner- led services ensure high-quality advice across all sectors. Leveraging firm-wide expertise, John W Ffooks & Co manages complex trans - actions efficiently, saving clients time and costs while delivering exceptional legal solutions tai - lored to their needs.
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Fabiola Andriamalala advises local and international clients on natural resources (oil and gas, mining) and project finance, with
Felana Ranaivoson is a highly skilled legal professional with expertise in mining law and natural resources across
expertise in commercial and regulatory matters under the OHADA legal system. She frequently supports partners on national and cross-border transactions. Notably, Fabiola assisted in a fund-raising transaction for an international oil and gas company, reviewing virtual data room documents and issuing legal opinions and a due diligence report on material assets and entities in Gabon and Ivory Coast. Her extensive experience ensures seamless navigation of complex projects. Fluent in French and English, Fabiola provides strategic counsel across diverse jurisdictions.
OHADA jurisdictions, including Mali. Her academic background includes a Master’s in Business Law, where she graduated as top of her class, and extensive training in advanced French and English proficiency. 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.
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