FRANKLASS, founded and led by Franklin Mbailassem Laoumbatnan, is SRDB Law Firm’s partner in Chad. The firm is composed of seven lawyers, all members of the Chad Bar.
This partnership forms part of SRDB’s expansion in Central Africa and reflects the firm’s commitment to working with well-established local partners in order to provide reliable and structured legal support to companies, institutions, and investors operating in Chad and across the region.
Through this collaboration, SRDB Law Firm and FRANKLASS combine their expertise to deliver legal solutions tailored to both local and international challenges, particularly in:
– international investments and market entry strategies;
– infrastructure and energy projects;
– public-private partnerships (PPPs);
– business and corporate law;
– dispute resolution, dispute prevention, and international arbitration.
The teams bring significant experience in advising companies, handling commercial litigation, and managing complex legal matters, enabling them to effectively support both local and international stakeholders in their projects and operations.
Chad is a member of CEMAC (Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa) and of the OHADA system (Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa), providing investors with a harmonised and secure legal framework for business law matters. The legal system is based on a civil law tradition inspired by French law, complemented by OHADA regulations governing key areas such as corporate law, securities, and arbitration.
The synergy between SRDB Law Firm and its partner in Chad enables the firm to offer:
– a thorough understanding of local institutional and regulatory environments;
– strong command of international standards in contractual matters and dispute resolution;
– strategic support in a high-potential country, particularly in the mining sector;
– an efficient interface between international investors, regional stakeholders, and local authorities.
This collaboration positions SRDB as a trusted partner for companies and institutions seeking to secure their projects and investments in Chad and, more broadly, across Central Africa.
