DRC · Francophone Africa · OHADA
Your legal partner in the Democratic Republic of Congo
A leading full-service independent law firm serving local, regional and international clients.
12practice areas
9lawyers
OHADAregional reach
The firm
Congolese expertise with an African and international outlook.
A full circle of legal services, from advisory work to dispute resolution.
Kalema Legal & Associates is a leading full-service independent law firm in the Democratic Republic of Congo offering you a full circle of legal services whether you are a local, regional or international client. We advise on high value complex cross border transactions involving the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Through correspondent law firms, we are present - in the Francophone African countries, particularly in the countries members of the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA).
The firm serves clients in both French and English languages, responding in real-time to clients' requests-taking advantage of modern information technology infrastructure and are committed to delivering a quality work and complying with high standard ethical values.
Our team of Lawyers is composed of a majority of senior Lawyers, with comprehensive experience and specific strong expertise.
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Fulgence Kalema BwatundaFounder and Managing Partner
Our practice areas
A full circle of legal services.
Banking & finance
Domestic and cross-border acquisition, project, structured and trade finance.
Learn more →Corporate & commercial
Company formation, governance, transactions and day-to-day corporate advice.
Learn more →Employment
Employment advice, contracts, disciplinary procedures and dispute support.
Learn more →Mergers & acquisitions
Local and cross-border mergers, asset sales, investments and joint ventures.
Learn more →Litigation & dispute resolution
Mediation, arbitration, court litigation and representation before the CCJA.
Learn more →Business immigration
Strategic immigration support for organisations, executives and employees.
Learn more →Why Kalegas
A senior, responsive and connected team.
- Congolese and OHADA lawPrecise local insight strengthened by cross-border experience.
- Predominantly senior lawyersExperienced professionals with strong sector knowledge.
- Bilingual and responsive serviceEnglish and French support backed by modern infrastructure.
Representative matters
Practical support for complex assignments.
Our team
Experienced lawyers with strong expertise.
Fulgence Kalema Bwatunda
Founder and Managing Partner
Raph Mupondo Shamuyi
Partner
Padjabale Kabuassa Alphonse
Senior Associate
Polycarpe Kimbonimboni Aluki
Associate
Julio Makouba
Senior Associate
Rebecca Kulufio Kabeya
Associate
Vécu Mutete Kalala
Associate
Reagan Kikwa Kasala
Associate
Loyale Ndukute
Associate
Delivering quality work, responding to clients in real time and upholding the highest ethical standards.Our commitment
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