John W Ffooks & Co

John W Ffooks & Co is the only international law firm in Francophone Africa offering combined Napoleonic and English law expertise. With a multilingual team of 11 partners and 40 lawyers across 20 countries, we provide in-depth legal counsel in OHADA jurisdictions, specializing in corporate and commercial law, natural resources, telecommunications, and banking.

Our firm has extensive experience in cross-border transactions, advising on major deals, financing, and regulatory matters. We assist international clients with local law compliance, transactional support, and business structuring across the region. Our senior staff bring expertise from top global law firms, ensuring a high standard of service tailored to client needs.

With offices in Guinea, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Senegal, along with an extensive network of associated offices, we offer on-the-ground support throughout Francophone Africa, including Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Gabon. Our team delivers commercially relevant advice, balancing international best practices with local legal requirements.

We have advised on high-profile deals such as the US$8.5bn Ambatovy Project in Madagascar, a US$650M high-yield bond in G