MoBoane CLA

Strategic Legal Counsel for Africa's Development

MoBoane CLA is a legal advisory firm providing strategic counsel to businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions. We focus exclusively on transactional and advisory work—helping clients navigate complex corporate matters, structure transactions, and build sustainable business frameworks.

Driving African Economic Development

We focus on key sectors that provide tangible impact for African people and promote sustainable economic development across the continent. Our expertise in energy, infrastructure, telecommunications, mining, and sovereign finance enables us to support projects that transform communities and build lasting prosperity.

Recent Insights

September 2025

Mining Sector Regulatory Updates in Cameroon

Cameroon's mining sector is undergoing significant regulatory changes aimed at attracting foreign investment while ensuring sustainable development. Recent amendments introduce new local content requirements, environmental compliance standards, and community benefit agreements.

August 2025

Energy Transition and Investment Opportunities

With Africa's growing focus on renewable energy, new investment opportunities are emerging across the continent. Strategic legal frameworks are essential for navigating the complex regulatory environment and maximizing the potential of Africa's energy transition.

Our Practices

Strategic Legal Counsel for Africa's Development

Mergers & Acquisitions

From due diligence to deal structuring and post-transaction integration, we guide clients through all phases of M&A transactions. Our approach emphasizes strategic value creation and risk mitigation. We have extensive experience advising on significant transactions across multiple sectors, including our current engagement on a transaction valued at FCFA 3 billion.

Energy

We counsel clients on power projects, renewable energy development, and energy transition initiatives. Our team has experience with solar, hydroelectric, and other renewable energy projects across Central Africa, supporting the continent's transition to sustainable energy sources.

Oil and Gas

Our oil and gas practice covers upstream, midstream, and downstream activities. We advise on production sharing contracts, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and local content requirements in Cameroon's evolving energy sector and across the African continent.

Mining

We provide comprehensive legal advisory for mining projects, from exploration licenses to production agreements. Our expertise covers regulatory compliance, environmental regulations, community relations, and mining agreements in Cameroon and across the CEMAC region.

Infrastructure and Project Finance

We provide end-to-end legal support for infrastructure projects including transportation, utilities, and social infrastructure. Our project finance expertise includes PPP structures, financing arrangements, and risk allocation for major developments that transform African economies.

Telecommunications

We advise on telecommunications regulations, licensing, spectrum allocation, and digital infrastructure development. Our expertise supports the expansion of connectivity across Africa, enabling digital transformation and economic growth.

Sovereign Finance

We provide legal counsel to governments and public institutions on sovereign borrowing, international financial agreements, and development finance. Our work supports African nations in accessing capital markets and structuring transactions that fund critical national development projects.

Our Founder

Strategic Legal Counsel for Africa's Development

Moussop Boanene - Founder & Principal Advisor

Moussop Boanene

Founder & Principal Advisor

Moussop Boanene brings extensive experience in corporate advisory, having practiced at one of Cameroon's leading corporate law firms where he gained significant exposure to major transactions across diverse industries. With a focus on transactional work and strategic counsel, he has developed a reputation for pragmatic, business-focused legal advisory that delivers practical solutions to complex corporate challenges.

Education & Background

• Master's degree in Business, Corporate and Finance Law from the University of Douala
• Specialized expertise in corporate law and transactional advisory
• Practiced at a premier Cameroonian corporate law firm
• Extensive experience advising on significant cross-border and domestic transactions

Areas of Focus

Mergers & Acquisitions, Infrastructure (PPP, project finance), Energy, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, and Mining. Particular expertise in OHADA regulations and CEMAC business environment with a focus on sectors driving African economic development.

Insights

Strategic Legal Counsel for Africa's Development

September 2025

Mining Sector Regulatory Updates in Cameroon

Cameroon's mining sector is undergoing significant regulatory changes aimed at attracting foreign investment while ensuring sustainable development. Recent amendments introduce new local content requirements, environmental compliance standards, and community benefit agreements. Investors should carefully navigate these changes to maximize opportunities in the evolving mining landscape.

August 2025

Energy Transition and Investment Opportunities

With Africa's growing focus on renewable energy, new investment opportunities are emerging across the continent. Strategic legal frameworks are essential for navigating the complex regulatory environment and maximizing the potential of Africa's energy transition. This includes careful consideration of power purchase agreements, regulatory incentives, and environmental compliance.

July 2025

Infrastructure Development: PPP Models for African Projects

Public-Private Partnerships are becoming increasingly important for funding Africa's infrastructure gap. Successful PPP models require careful structuring of risk allocation, financing arrangements, and regulatory compliance. Recent projects across the continent demonstrate the potential for PPPs to deliver transformative infrastructure while ensuring value for money.

June 2025

Telecommunications and Digital Transformation in Africa

The rapid expansion of telecommunications infrastructure across Africa is driving digital transformation and economic growth. Legal frameworks for spectrum allocation, licensing, and digital services are evolving to support this expansion while ensuring consumer protection and market competition.

May 2025

Sovereign Finance and African Development

African nations are increasingly accessing international capital markets to fund development projects. Sovereign finance transactions require careful structuring to balance development objectives with fiscal sustainability. Recent trends show growing investor confidence in African sovereign debt, creating new opportunities for funding critical infrastructure.

April 2025

Oil and Gas: Navigating Africa's Evolving Energy Landscape

Africa's oil and gas sector is adapting to global energy transitions while continuing to play a crucial role in economic development. Legal frameworks are evolving to balance resource development with environmental considerations and local content requirements. Investors should consider both traditional energy projects and transition opportunities.

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Contact Us

Strategic Legal Counsel for Africa's Development

Office

MoBoane CLA
Wakanow Building, Koumassi Street
Bali, Douala, Cameroon

Email

moussop.boanene@moboanecla.com
moboanecla@moboanecla.com

Phone

+237 671 801 700

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