International Litigation

Local Depth, Global Command.

Maaron Law Firm offers one of the most experienced international litigation practices in Central Africa. Widely recognized as a leading authority in the region, we are the strategic bridge for clients navigating disputes that span the African continent, Europe, and the United States.

Over the past decade, global multinationals and financial institutions have turned to us for advice on their most challenging cross-border matters. Whether it is a landmark commercial dispute in the OHADA zone or a complex enforcement action in foreign jurisdictions, we deliver results.

Our Global Capabilities

Through our active membership in Legalink and the International Fraud Group (IFG), we operate as a single, cohesive global team.

1. Cross-Border Litigation Management

We regularly represent African clients in foreign courts (US, UK, EU, Asia) by selecting and supervising the best local counsel. We bridge the cultural and legal gap, translating 'Common Law' proceedings into clear strategic advice for our Civil Law clients, and vice versa.

Strategic Coordination : We oversee complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings, ensuring that a defense strategy filed in New York does not compromise a parallel case in Douala or Paris.

2. Litigation in Central Africa (OHADA/CEMAC)

For international clients, we are the formidable 'boots on the ground' across the 17 OHADA member states.

Commercial Disputes : Handling high-stakes breach of contract, shareholder conflicts, and banking litigation.
Government & Regulatory : Defending investors against administrative overreach or regulatory sanctions in local courts.

3. International Arbitration

We have deep experience in arbitration proceedings under the rules of the CCJA (Common Court of Justice and Arbitration) in Abidjan, as well as the ICC and other international bodies. We handle both the arbitration itself and the critical enforcement (exequatur) of awards in local jurisdictions.

4. Asset Recovery & Enforcement

Leveraging the IFG Advantage.

Enforcement Expertise : We are experts in the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards within the CEMAC zone. Conversely, if assets are moved offshore, we activate our IFG network to trace and freeze them in jurisdictions like London, Switzerland, or the Caribbean.

The Maaron Advantage: Political & Cultural Insight

Litigation is never just about the law; it is about the environment. Clients depend on Maaron Law Firm for our ability to navigate the unwritten rules of the region. Our strategic guidance, political insight, and deep understanding of local judicial psychology often make the difference between a stalled case and a successful outcome.

We don't just fight cases; we design global strategies to win them.

Representative Matters

Enforcement : Successfully coordinating the enforcement of a multimillion-dollar UK High Court judgment against assets located in Cameroon and Gabon.
Defense : Managing the defense of a Central African corporation in complex commercial litigation before French courts, working alongside top-tier Parisian partners.
Arbitration : Representing a foreign energy investor in a dispute against a state-owned utility under OHADA uniform acts.

Contact our International Litigation Team today.

Phone : +237 680 351 225
Email : contact@maaronlawfirm.com