A new international law firm focused on strategic investments in Africa and other fast-growing markets has launched operations, positioning itself to advise investors, governments, and multinational corporations navigating an increasingly complex investment landscape across the continent.
The firm, Mada, officially commenced operations on June 2 with offices in Paris and Dubai, bringing together a team of lawyers with decades of experience advising on some of Africa’s largest mining, energy, and infrastructure projects.
The launch comes at a time when African countries are seeking to attract billions of dollars in investment into critical minerals, energy transition projects and infrastructure development, while balancing growing regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and demands for greater local participation.
Mada’s founding partners say the firm’s focus will be on helping investors and governments navigate these evolving realities across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Latin America.
The firm is led by Global Managing Partner Lucien Bou Chaaya and Senior Partner Stéphane Brabant, both of whom have extensive experience advising on extractive industry projects across the African continent. The team includes specialists in taxation, international arbitration, project finance, and regulatory matters.
