Citadel Law Firm
An emerging law firm providing excellent and pragmatic legal services.
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About Citadel Law Firm
Citadel Law Firm
Arrangement/Partnership type
Partnership (P)
The firm focuses and strives on providing excellent and pragmatic legal services/representation to local and international clients within its core areas of expertise at a cost-effective rate whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism and legal ethics.
Citadel Law Firm's mission is to use its legal expertise as a launchpad to successfully and creatively tackle its clients’ legal challenges and business transactions.
The fulcrum of Citadel Law Firm's practice is centered on Doing Business in Cameroon.
The spectrum of the firm's legal services encapsulates an array of practice areas which is, but is not limited to: Corporate and Commercial law, Investment law, Immigration law, Employment law, Intellectual property, Conveyancing and property transactions, Debt recovery, Securities, Merger and Acquisition transactions, Corporate compliance and regulatory requirements (due diligence), Risk advisory services, Foreign direct investment, Corporate Governance, Company secretarial services, Legal drafting and Translation services (French-English/English-French), Litigation and dispute resolution.
Citadel Law Firm's professionalism and assiduousness as an emerging firm have enabled the firm successfully advise and assist major players in various industries; to wit: Public procurement sector, Consumer goods, Hospitality (hotel), Health care, Energy sector, Gambling sector, Mining sector, Fintech (e-money); just to name a few.
Thanks to the firm's network with international law firms, it has equally been able to physically represent and creatively tackle its clients’ business transactions in remote jurisdictions such as the Niger Republic as well as gained recognition by being an OUTSTANDING firm in its jurisdiction.
With Cameroon being a signatory to the OHADA TREATY ( Unified Business law practice applicable in 17 African countries), Citadel Law Firm has a mastery of practice and procedures of OHADA Laws together with both the civil and common law legal systems applicable in Cameroon.
Citadel Law Firm's modest office is situated at the heart of the metropolitan city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon and the major business hub of Central Africa and CEMAC Region.
Citadel Law Firm specializes in the practice areas of, but not limited to, Corporate Commercial Law, Employment Law & Benefit, Immigration Law & Cross-Border Issue, Telecom Media & Technology Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Business Advisory & Legal Due Diligence, Intellectual Property Law, and Pro Bono.
For prices, fees, pricing models, scheduling an appointment, or any other questions, contact Citadel Law Firm.
Data Protection
Compliance Rating
75% Compliant
Last compliance verification on March 2023
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From Clients & Users
Ratings & Reviews
Citadel Law Firm
1 Clients & Users Reviews
Rated: 5
The Lawyers Global Global – Company
Rated: 5
Reviewed Citadel Law Firm on Apr 29, 2020
Citadel Law Firm is the first choice firm in Cameroon
As an emerging law firm in Cameroon, Citadel Law Firm provides to its clients a higher level of professionalism, expertise, and outstanding client service in all its practice areas, including mastery in OHADA Laws.
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Quick Overview
Facts & Figures
locations
1
offices
1
awards
7
revenue (2019)
N/A
brand ranking
462
Law Firm’s People
Non-Equity Partners: —
Attorneys: —
Lawyers: —
Of Counsels: —
Associates: 1
Fee Earners: —
Staff Attorney: —
General Staff: —
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Staff Attorney: Staff Attorneys are associates with law degrees who have passed the Bar Exam in their states. They research, analyze, and write about complex legal issues;
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Spoken Languages
English, French
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Legal Industry
Practice Areas
Business Advisory
Commercial Law
Corporate & Commercial
Dispute Resolution
Due Diligence
Employment
Employment Law
Employment Law & Benefit
Immigration
Immigration Law & Cross-Border Issue
Intellectual Property
Legal Due Diligence
Litigation
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Media
Migration Law
Property Law
Technology
Telecoms
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Locations & Jurisdictions
Headquarter & Contacts
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Cameroon
achievements & recognitions
7 Awards
Citadel Law Firm's list of Awards & Accolades achieved at The Lawyers Global.
| Year | Tier | Position (band) | Region | Awarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | SHORTLISTED | — | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2022 | Winner | 1 | Cameroon (Country) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2022 | Outstanding | 2 | Middle Africa (Sub-Region) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2022 | Outstanding | 10 | Africa (Continent) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2021 | Outstanding | 21 | Africa (Continent) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2021 | Outstanding | 2 | Cameroon (Country) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2020 | Outstanding | 3 | Cameroon (Country) | The Lawyers Global® |
| 2019 | Outstanding | 2 | Cameroon (Country) | The Lawyers Global® |
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