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ADOH LIONEL & PARTNERS

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.

2011
Founded in Douala
2 Bars
Nigeria & Cameroon Supreme Courts
17
OHADA member states covered
EN·FR·ES
Working languages
About ALPs

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.

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Practice Areas

TrustedExpertise.

Strategic legal counsel across the areas that matter most to businesses, institutions and individuals.

Industries

Industries we understand.

Legal advice becomes more valuable when it is grounded in how an industry actually operates.

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Banking & Financial Services

Regulatory, transactional and secured-lending advice for banks, microfinance institutions, fintechs and borrowers operating under the COBAC and BEAC framework.

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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.

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Mining & Natural Resources

Advisory under Cameroon’s 2023 Mining Code — licence applications, state participation, local-content duties and community obligations for mining ventures.

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Infrastructure & Construction

Contract, procurement and dispute support for construction contractors, developers and suppliers on projects across Cameroon and the CEMAC region.

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Telecommunications & Technology

Market entry, contracts and data-protection compliance for telecom operators, tech companies and digital businesses in Cameroon.

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Real Estate

Land tenure, acquisition and development counsel — where clean, registered title under Cameroon’s 1974 land ordinances determines everything.

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Agriculture & Agribusiness

Corporate, land and commercial counsel for farming operations, plantations, processors and agricultural traders across Cameroon.

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Manufacturing & Industrial

Corporate, tax-incentive and commercial counsel for manufacturers establishing and operating production in Cameroon.

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Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Corporate, regulatory and employment counsel for clinics, hospitals, health-tech ventures and pharmaceutical businesses in Cameroon.

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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.

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Hospitality & Tourism

Establishment, employment and commercial counsel for hotels, restaurants, travel operators and tourism ventures in Cameroon.

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Consumer Goods & Retail

Distribution, franchising and consumer-compliance counsel for brands, distributors and retail chains selling into Cameroon.

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NGOs, Development & Donor-Funded Projects

Formation, governance and compliance counsel for non-profits, associations and donor-funded programmes operating in Cameroon.

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The industries shaping our work.

Deep sector knowledge enables us to deliver advice that is legally precise and commercially relevant.

Our Process

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.

01

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.

02

Bijural assessment

We check both legal traditions, the applicable Uniform Act, and the forum — Cameroonian courts, CCJA arbitration or negotiation.

03

Clear engagement, then action

Conflicts check, engagement letter with scope and fees, then drafting, filing, negotiation or representation.

04

Outcome and next decisions

We close toward a usable result — registered company, signed contract, settlement or award — and stay on for what follows.

Regional Expertise

Local understanding.
Regional reach.

Bijural practice: common law + civil law

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
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Bijural practice: common law + civil law
Our People

Meet the legal leadership behind ALPs.

Lionel ADOH

Managing Partner

Corporate & CommercialBanking & Finance
French · English
17
OHADA member states
Regional business-law framework
6
CEMAC countries
Central African market lens
2
Service languages
English and French
Maître Lionel ADOH, Managing Partner at ALPs Law Firm, professional portrait in formal dark attire

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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Professional Standing

Bars, benches and memberships we can prove.

BarBarreau du CamerounCameroon Bar Association
BarNBANigerian Bar Association
RegionalCAMELACameroon Mining & Energy Lawyers Assn.
RegulatoryICMCInst. of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators
InstitutionalACSDAfrican Centre for Strategic Development

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

Community members gathered outdoors in Central Africa, warm daylight, people smiling, community development event
ALIFO Foundation

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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FAQs

Frequently
Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions about engaging ALPs, consultations, confidentiality and the way we work.

Clear advice.
Direct answers.
No unnecessary complexity.

Our lawyers are available to discuss your matter in confidence. Contact us to arrange a consultation.

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