Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Board procedures, director duties and governance compliance under OHADA.
Overview
Sound corporate governance is essential for companies operating in Cameroon and across the OHADA zone. ALPs advises boards, directors and management teams on their legal obligations and best practices under OHADA law and Cameroonian company law, helping clients build governance frameworks that manage legal risk and build stakeholder confidence.
Talk to this teamWhat we advise on
Board composition and procedures
Director duties and liability
Related-party transaction procedures
Shareholder meeting management
Governance policy drafting
Compliance programme design
Board training and induction
How we help
Board advisory
We advise boards and individual directors on their legal duties and obligations under OHADA law and Cameroonian company law, including fiduciary duties, conflict of interest management and liability exposure.
Governance frameworks
We design and implement governance frameworks tailored to the specific needs of each client, including board charters, committee terms of reference and governance policies.
Shareholder meetings
We advise on the convening and conduct of shareholder meetings, including the preparation of notices, agendas and resolutions, and the management of shareholder rights.
Compliance programmes
We design compliance programmes to help companies meet their obligations under OHADA law and Cameroonian regulations, including anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and data protection requirements.
Selected experience
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Frequently asked questions
What are the key duties of directors under OHADA law?
Under the OHADA Uniform Act on Commercial Companies, directors owe duties of loyalty, diligence and confidentiality to the company. They must act in the best interests of the company, avoid conflicts of interest and disclose any personal interest in transactions involving the company.
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Corporate Governance & Board Advisory
Board procedures, director duties and governance compliance under OHADA.