At AAT and Partners, we provide comprehensive legal services anchored in a deep understanding of Cameroon’s legal environment and the broader OHADA (Organization pour l’Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires) framework. Our general practice approach allows us to serve individuals, families and businesses with sound legal judgment, practical guidance and a steady commitment to professionalism.

Operating within a bi-jural (common law and civil law) system and a harmonized regional business law structure, our firm is uniquely positioned to assist clients in navigating the complexity of Cameroon’s legal landscape with clarity and confidence.

A Broad and Integrated Scope of Legal Services

Cameroon’s legal system blends national statutes, civil and common law traditions, OHADA uniform acts, CEMAC regulatory instruments and international conventions. Our General Practice services reflect this complexity, offering clients a versatile and structured approach to resolving legal matters.

Civil Matters & Litigation

We represent clients in a wide range of civil disputes, including:

• Contractual conflicts governed by the OHADA Uniform Act on General Commercial Law
• Property and land disputes shaped by national land tenure laws
• Employment disputes governed by Cameroon’s Labour Code
• Liability and damages claims
• Debt recovery matters under OHADA enforcement procedures

Our approach emphasizes thorough case assessment, dispute avoidance when possible and strong representation before courts and arbitral bodies.

Criminal Defense

We provide discreet and reliable representation to individuals facing criminal allegations under Cameroonian criminal law. Our services include:

• Representation during investigations
• Defense of misdemeanors and felonies
• Traffic and regulatory offences
• Bail applications and appeals

We safeguard procedural rights and ensure each client receives fair and diligent representation.

Family Law & Personal Status Matters

We assist clients with sensitive family and domestic matters, including:

• Divorce, separation and marital disputes
• Custody, child maintenance and visitation rights
• Matrimonial regimes under civil and customary laws
• Adoption and guardianship
• Succession, inheritance and estate-sharing

Given Cameroon’s dual legal traditions and customary influences, we provide guidance that respects both statutory and cultural considerations.

Real Estate & Property Law

Our firm provides support on matters involving:

• Land acquisition and transfer
• Property registration and title clearance
• Landlord–tenant relationships
• Boundary disputes, servitudes and encumbrances
• Urban planning and land development regulations

We help clients navigate Cameroon’s layered land tenure system, balancing statutory rules with administrative procedures.

Business, Corporate & Commercial Law

Because business law in Cameroon is governed by the OHADA Uniform Acts, our firm provides informed and structured guidance in areas such as:

• Business formation (SARL, SA, SAS, partnerships)
• Corporate governance and shareholder matters
• Commercial contracts and transactional structuring
• Company secretarial services
• Secured transactions and collateral under the Uniform Act on Securities
• Insolvency procedures under the Uniform Act on Collective Proceedings

We assist both local enterprises and foreign investors in establishing and operating businesses in Cameroon with full compliance and strategic foresight.

Administrative & Regulatory Matters

We represent clients before governmental bodies, agencies, and regulatory authorities across Cameroon, including:

• Licensing, permits, and administrative approvals
• Public service disputes
• Regulatory compliance in telecoms, energy, transport, and other sectors
• Administrative appeals and reviews

Our team helps clients understand their rights and responsibilities under Cameroon’s administrative laws and procedures.

Wills, Succession & Estate Management

We guide clients through:

• Drafting wills and succession planning
• Cross-border inheritance matters
• Estate administration
• Probate proceedings under Cameroonian law
• Customary succession issues where applicable

Our work ensures families receive clear, dignified and legally compliant assistance during transitions.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

In addition to court representation, we handle:

• Arbitration under OHADA rules (including CCJA Arbitration)
• Mediation and conciliation
• Negotiated settlements

This allows clients to resolve disputes efficiently and when appropriate, privately.