The Éloquence of Law,
the Rigor of Africa.
Who We Are
KONE & Associés is a business law firm based in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, specialising in OHADA business law and international business law.
« Expertise in business law to ensure the legal and tax security of your projects and transactions. »
We advise local and international companies, public institutions, investment funds and governments on their projects and transactions, ensuring their legal and tax security at every stage.
Our expertise covers the entire OHADA region - 17 member States - and extends to the major fields of business law: Banking & Finance, Financial & Capital Markets, Insurance, Tax Law, Public Policy & Regulation, Employment Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
As a bilingual French-English firm, we act for both domestic operators and foreign investors seeking to establish or secure their activities in Côte d'Ivoire and across the OHADA region.
Maître Yann KONE
Founding Partner · Paris & Côte d'Ivoire Bars
Maître Micheline TONIAN-KONE
Founding Partner · Côte d'Ivoire Bar
Our vision for OHADA goes beyond the regulatory framework; it is the driving force behind legal sovereignty in the service of pan-African growth.Maître Yann KONE, Founding Partner
Responsiveness, Proximity & Expertise.
Responsiveness
Availability and prompt response at every stage of your matter. Legal issues cannot wait - neither do we.
Proximity
Our partners and associates share with each client an entrepreneurial outlook and a results-driven culture, in a spirit of lasting partnership.
Expertise
In-depth mastery of OHADA business law, tax and litigation to ensure the legal and tax security of your projects and transactions.
Tailored Strategic Support.
Strategic Support
Beyond one-off legal advice, we think in terms of long-term partnership. We integrate into your strategy to anticipate issues, not merely to resolve them.
Tailored Advice
Every situation deserves a calibrated response - never generic solutions. We analyse your unique context to propose the most appropriate strategy.
Proactive Risk Management
Anticipate, prevent, protect - before problems even arise. Our ongoing legal monitoring gives you a decisive advantage.
Business-Oriented Approach
Lawyers who understand the economic stakes of your décisions. We translate every legal constraint into an opportunity for added value.
What Sets Us Apart.
Local and international expertise
Dual mastery of OHADA law and continental legal systems (French civil law, common law), unique in West Africa.
In-depth mastery of OHADA law
17 member States, 10 Uniform Acts - we know every provision and every precedent to defend your interests with précision.
Extensive institutional network
A network of selected correspondent firms in West Africa and across the OHADA region, to orchestrate complex cross-border solutions.
Dedicated investor support
A tailored service for foreign investors: structuring, compliance, due diligence and assistance at every stage of your establishment.
Abidjan, Heart of Our Practice.
Head Office
Abidjan - Riviera 4
Our headquarters in Riviera 4 is the nerve centre of our practice. It is where we welcome clients for strategic consultations and coordinate our interventions across the continent and throughout the OHADA region.
Riviera 4, Ahmadou Kourouma Street
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Reach
OHADA Region
Beyond Côte d'Ivoire, the firm operates across all 17 OHADA member States. Our bilingual French-English partners and associates advise local, African and international clients on their cross-border projects.
Excellence in Practice
Institutional Rigor
Every act and every piece of advice is the product of rigorous doctrinal analysis and meticulous vérification, ensuring absolute legal certainty.
Ethics & Independence
An unwavering commitment to professional ethics, ensuring loyal and uncompromising representation.
Team Spirit
Close collaboration among members of our team for multidimensional expertise.
The Firm for Decision-Makers
A trusted partner to institutions and investors, we help shape the economic landscape of the OHADA region.
Ready to secure your ambitions?
Let us discuss your strategic projects and the tailored support you need.