We understand how to form and develop a company, how to lay a corporate and regulatory foundation for compliant growth, and how to identify, structure, and close commercial opportunities. We want to combine this experience and expertise with our deep linguistic and cultural connection to sub-Saharan Francophone Africa in two ways:
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We are also deeply connected across the business communities in both the United States and Francophone sub-Saharan Africa, and have the ability to leverage experienced professionals across a wide variety of industries and areas to ensure the highest level of subject matter expertise and the ideal client fit.
- by assisting governments, public institutions, and private companies in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa to better engage with U.S. companies; and
- by assisting U.S. companies and other U.S. stakeholders to better engage with governments, public institutions, and private companies in Francophone sub-Saharan Africa.
Specifically, in addition to general match making and transaction brokering services, we envision the scope of our services to include the following, technical assistance:
Legal and Regulatory Consulting
- Helping U.S. companies understand the legal and regulatory landscape in sub-Saharan Francophone countries
- Help sub-Saharan Francophone country governments, public institutions, and private companies understand the legal and regulatory landscape in the United States
- Contract Drafting and Review
- Contracts Management
- Transactions Due-Diligence
- Legal Operations (Organizational Design and Management (Legal Procurement and Vendor Management, Strategy)
- Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Guidance and Strategy (Customs, Export Controls, Sanctions, AML, FCPA)
- Corporate Governance
Strategy and Management Consulting
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Helping U.S. companies understand the cultural and geopolitical landscape in sub-Saharan Francophone countries;
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Helping sub-Saharan Francophone country governments, public institutions, and private companies understand the cultural and geopolitical landscape in the United States;
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Commercial, Vendor, and Market Due Diligence
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Corporate and Growth Strategy Planning
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Market Access and Entry Strategy Development
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Transaction Advisory/M&A Strategy
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Acquisition Strategy/Target Company Identification
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Supply Chain Optimization and Operational Efficiency
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