At AAT and Partners, our Corporate & Commercial Practice provides sophisticated legal services to companies, investors, entrepreneurs and multinational entities operating in Cameroon and across the CEMAC region. We support clients through every stage of the business cycle from formation and structuring to compliance, contracts, transactions and dispute resolution.

Our goal is to help your business operate confidently, lawfully and efficiently in Cameroon’s dynamic commercial environment.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

We help companies meet their ongoing legal obligations under OHADA law, Cameroonian regulations and sector-specific requirements. Our work includes:

• Corporate secretarial services
• Board and shareholder meeting support
• Compliance with OHADA corporate governance standards
• Regulatory filings and renewals
• Ethics, anti-corruption and AML compliance (including CEMAC/COBAC regulations)
• Internal policies and risk-management frameworks

We ensure your business remains compliant, transparent and aligned with best practices.

Commercial Transactions & Contract Drafting

Our firm handles a wide range of commercial transactions across multiple industries. We prepare, review and negotiate:

• Joint venture agreements
• Shareholder and partnership agreements
• Sales and distribution contracts
• Franchise agreements
• Service and supply contracts
• Employment and consultancy contracts
• Licensing and IP agreements
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements

We draft clear, enforceable contracts that protect your interests and reduce commercial risk.

Mergers, Acquisitions & Business Restructuring

We advise local and international clients on the full spectrum of corporate transactions including:

• Acquisitions and disposals
• Corporate reorganizations
• Share transfers and asset sales
• Privatizations and foreign investment processes
• Due diligence and regulatory approvals
• Negotiation and transaction structuring

Our firm provides end to end support  from preliminary negotiations to post transaction integration.

Foreign Investment & Market Entry

For foreign companies seeking to do business in Cameroon, we offer:

• Market-entry advisory
• Assistance with investment approvals
• Business immigration and expatriate work authorizations
• Investment incentives guidance
• Creation of subsidiaries and branches
• Local partner and joint-venture arrangements

We help investors understand local regulations and navigate Cameroon’s regulatory and commercial landscape efficiently.

Banking, Finance & Securities Regulation

We assist lenders, borrowers and financial institutions on matters involving:

• Loan agreements and financing structures
• Secured transactions and collateral (OHADA securities rules)
• Project finance
• Investment funds and capital-raising frameworks
• Compliance with CEMAC/COBAC banking regulations

Our lawyers ensure financial transactions comply with regional and national rules while protecting client interests.

Commercial Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

When disputes arise, we represent clients before:

• Cameroonian courts
• OHADA’s Common Court of Justice and Arbitration (CCJA)
• Local and international arbitration forums
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms

We handle disputes involving contracts, commercial transactions, shareholder conflicts, debt recovery, employment matters and regulatory issues.

Sector-Specific Business Support

We provide specialized commercial and regulatory advice in key industries, including:

• Energy & natural resources
• Telecommunications & technology
• Construction & infrastructure
• Transport & logistics
• Agriculture & agro-industry
• Real estate & property development
• Banking & microfinance

Our sector knowledge ensures that legal solutions align with the realities of each industry