Bijural counsel
for OHADA business.
ALPs LAW FIRM (ADOH LIONEL & PARTNERS) is a Douala practice working in both of Cameroon’s legal traditions. A Barrister of the Supreme Courts of Nigeria and Cameroon leads our work on companies, contracts, banking, employment and disputes under Cameroonian law and the OHADA Uniform Acts.
A Douala firm that reads common law and civil law together — so your matter holds up in Cameroon and across the 17 OHADA states.
Founded in 2011, ALPs advises on OHADA company law, contracts, banking and COBAC regulation, employment, land and disputes — in English, French and Spanish.
Discover the firmTrustedExpertise.
Strategic legal counsel across the areas that matter most to businesses, institutions and individuals.
Industries we understand.
Legal advice becomes more valuable when it is grounded in how an industry actually operates.
Explore All IndustriesBanking & Financial Services
Regulatory, transactional and secured-lending advice for banks, microfinance institutions, fintechs and borrowers operating under the COBAC and BEAC framework.
Energy, Oil & Gas
Transaction and regulatory counsel for oil and gas ventures in Cameroon, where the national oil company SNH holds a central role in petroleum operations.
Mining & Natural Resources
Advisory under Cameroon’s 2023 Mining Code — licence applications, state participation, local-content duties and community obligations for mining ventures.
Infrastructure & Construction
Contract, procurement and dispute support for construction contractors, developers and suppliers on projects across Cameroon and the CEMAC region.
Telecommunications & Technology
Market entry, contracts and data-protection compliance for telecom operators, tech companies and digital businesses in Cameroon.
Real Estate
Land tenure, acquisition and development counsel — where clean, registered title under Cameroon’s 1974 land ordinances determines everything.
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Corporate, land and commercial counsel for farming operations, plantations, processors and agricultural traders across Cameroon.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Corporate, tax-incentive and commercial counsel for manufacturers establishing and operating production in Cameroon.
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Corporate, regulatory and employment counsel for clinics, hospitals, health-tech ventures and pharmaceutical businesses in Cameroon.
Logistics, Transport & Trade
Contracts, customs and cross-border trade counsel for logistics operators, freight forwarders and traders moving goods through Cameroon’s corridors and ports.
Hospitality & Tourism
Establishment, employment and commercial counsel for hotels, restaurants, travel operators and tourism ventures in Cameroon.
Consumer Goods & Retail
Distribution, franchising and consumer-compliance counsel for brands, distributors and retail chains selling into Cameroon.
NGOs, Development & Donor-Funded Projects
Formation, governance and compliance counsel for non-profits, associations and donor-funded programmes operating in Cameroon.
The industries shaping our work.
Deep sector knowledge enables us to deliver advice that is legally precise and commercially relevant.
How a Douala file moves.
No guesswork.
Every matter starts with conflicts clearance and a written scope — then the OHADA or Cameroonian procedure runs its course.
First conversation in Douala
Tell us the matter in English, French or Spanish. We listen, map the Cameroonian and OHADA issues, and say plainly if we are the right firm.
Bijural assessment
We check both legal traditions, the applicable Uniform Act, and the forum — Cameroonian courts, CCJA arbitration or negotiation.
Clear engagement, then action
Conflicts check, engagement letter with scope and fees, then drafting, filing, negotiation or representation.
Outcome and next decisions
We close toward a usable result — registered company, signed contract, settlement or award — and stay on for what follows.
First conversation in Douala
Tell us the matter in English, French or Spanish. We listen, map the Cameroonian and OHADA issues, and say plainly if we are the right firm.
Bijural assessment
We check both legal traditions, the applicable Uniform Act, and the forum — Cameroonian courts, CCJA arbitration or negotiation.
Clear engagement, then action
Conflicts check, engagement letter with scope and fees, then drafting, filing, negotiation or representation.
Outcome and next decisions
We close toward a usable result — registered company, signed contract, settlement or award — and stay on for what follows.
Local understanding.
Regional reach.
Cameroon runs two legal traditions side by side. ALPs works in both — OHADA Uniform Acts, Labour Code, Penal Code, land tenure and tax — from formation in Douala to enforcement before Cameroonian courts.
- Cameroonian company law
- Regulatory authorisations
- Land and property law
- Labour and employment
- Tax and customs
Meet the legal leadership behind ALPs.
Lionel ADOH
Managing Partner

Lionel ADOH
Managing Partner
“Cameroon rewards files prepared in both legal languages. We build every matter to stand in either court.”
Lionel ADOH (Esq.) — Co-founder & Senior Managing Partner. Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of Nigeria and Cameroon; Founder, CAMELA.
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Thinking ahead of the question.
ALPs tracks legal and regulatory developments across Cameroon, OHADA and CEMAC — translating complexity into clarity for our clients.

OHADA Company Law Reform: Governance Requirements Under the AUSCGIE
The OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies (AUSCGIE) governs companies across all 17 OHADA member states, including Cameroon. We examine the governance requirements it imposes and how OHADA’s continuing reform agenda affects businesses.
COBAC Regulatory Update: New Prudential Requirements for Banks in the CEMAC Zone
CEMAC Exchange Control: What Investors Must Know About Moving Money
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Dual Bars: Supreme Courts of Nigeria and Cameroon
OHADA Uniform Acts practice across all 17 states
CEMAC/COBAC files and Cameroon mining & energy (CAMELA)
Mediation (ICMC) and strategic-development bench experience

Beyond files and courts: ALIFO.
The ADOH Lionel Foundation (ALIFO) carries the firm’s Douala roots into legal education, leadership and community work across Cameroon — separate from client matters, with its own programmes.
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