Maître Pierre Kasongo Makanda is a distinguished lawyer and a leading expert in business law, mining law, and infrastructure law in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC – Central Africa). He is SRDB’s partner in the DRC.

For over 30 years, he has advised international companies, financial institutions, and investors on their strategic projects in the DRC.

Founder of PKM Law Firm in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he has also served as an independent director of Citi Bank Congo and frequently acts as legal advisor to major players in the mining, oil & gas, and banking sectors. 

He is particularly recognized for his expertise in negotiating partnerships with Gécamines, acquiring and operating mining concessions, as well as conducting due diligence and structuring PPP projects.

Through his firm’s partnership with SRDB Law Firm, he plays a key role in legal advisory services in the DRC, providing essential support to companies seeking to secure their investments and operations in a complex regulatory environment.