Depth of knowledge
Diamantis & Partners was set up as a law firm dedicated to energy and infrastructure projects worldwide, with a focus on emerging markets in general and Africa in particular. It brings together complementary expertises, legal but also strategic. Law is a technical knowledge, but it is also the reflect of thought, of culture, and of power dynamics, deeply rooted in local politics and local history. Having a knowledge which goes further than law is often a valuable advantage.
Plurality of expertises
Our team consists of complementary profiles used to working together, all of which are knowledgeable in several fields of law, allowing for a wider span of professional attention. Having the experience of litigation is in our view beneficial to the transactional practice, and likewise, having structured complex projects and having a deep sectorial understanding is also useful in the event of litigation.
International Standards
The firm’s partners have all worked in global law firms and overseas. Paris based and active in France, the team’s practice, including that of our associates, is largely international. We are used to work in various legal environments, and have a long experience working with local law firms in many jurisdictions. Some of the team’s members have more than 25 years’ experience working in emerging markets.
Local Expertise
Through our two independent offices in Kinshasa (DRC) and Nouakchott (Mauritania), we are able to cover complex legal and regulatory matters across these regions, combining strong local expertise with cross-border capabilities, particularly in the mining, energy and transport infrastructure sectors.
We represent our clients directly on the ground in both jurisdictions, acting in transactional and contentious matters before local courts and administrative authorities, and handling the full spectrum of formalities, including company registrations with the GUCE, licensing processes, and representation before courts and tribunals in both the DRC and Mauritania.