Houda Law Firm
Houda Law Firm is a Senegalese law firm established in 1977. The firm is led by managing partner Khaled Abou El Houda and supported by key partners including El Hadji Daouda Seck and Malick Lo, known for their commercial law expertise.
Key clients
Auchan, Bank of Africa – Group Bank of Africa, BCAO – Groupe Attijariwafa bank, Canal +, Société Général Sénégal – Groupe Société Général
Highlights
The financing team advised a consortium of banks across four West African jurisdictions in raising over USD 250 million for a mining company to diversify and finance its activities worldwide.
The team led by Malick Lo advised an International Financial Institution on the financing of Local Microfinance Institution’s activities.
Testimonials
2025
- “Good, dedicated team that is always very responsive” – Corporate
- “Great English-speaking capabilities which enables them to communicate freely with our headquarters in Spain as well as dealing with our own local work” – Project Development
- “Khaled is very business oriented” – Khaled Houda, Managing Partner
- “Daouda is the key legal reference” – Daouda Seck, Partner
Geni & Kebe
Founded in 1912 in Dakar, where it is still based, Geni & Kebe is the oldest law firm in Senegal. The firm has a branch in Côte d’Ivoire and, as
member of DLA Piper Africa, the international firm’s network
in the continent,
it has affiliates in 13 countries.
The firm has a strong practice in financial and corporate work, achieving top-tier status in Senegal for this area. Within this, the firm engages in transactions within the banking, investment funds, M&A, project development and project financing areas.
The firm has developed strong relationships with ICBC, Airbus, Santander, Bassari Resources, Yandex Taxi,
the British Embassy, Uber, Citigroup, Mastercard Foundation, APIX and BP.
John W Ffooks & Co
John W
Ffooks & Co is the Senegalese office of the international law firm of the same name. The office is in Dakar.
The firm has a particular focus on loans work.
Client
feedback:
32ndedition (2021/2022)
“Responsive. Clear and detailed advice. Client-friendly.”
Mame Adama Gueye & Partners
Mame Adama Gueye & Partners is a business law firm in Senegal. The firm was founded in 1994 by Mame Adama Gueyeand and is based in Dakar. The firm is a member of the LEX Africa alliance of African law firms.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm has a particular focus on financial and corporate matters with a particular emphasis on financing deals.
Key clients
Key clients of the firm include Bpifrance Financement, Meridiam & Keolis and The Export-Import Bank of China.
Research period review: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
During the research period, the firm was active in the banking and M&A practice.
In banking the firm advised on several financings including real estate finance mostly for lenders in the banking sector. The firm also advised on project financing transactions.
In M&A the firm worked on acquisitions and mergers for clients
connected to the energy and natural resources.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2023/2024)
Association de Financement des Professionnels du Transport Urbain XOF25 billion financing
