Centurion Law Group opens in Cameroon

The opening is part of an ongoing major expansion for the law firm, as its pan-African oil, gas and corporate law expertise position it for fast growth. Its energy practice, with expertise in contracts, financing, privatization and compliance with government regulations and legislation, has been a key reference point in large oil and gas markets like Equatorial Guinea, Congo, Chad, Ghana, Gabon, Nigeria and Angola.

It will offer clients a range of services in all its practice areas, including arbitration and commercial litigation, corporate and finance law, labor and employment, and oil and gas. The Douala office will be staffed with eight lawyers from Cameroon, with academic and professional credentials from the US, the UK, France, Nigeria and Cameroon.

"The entry into Cameroon is representative of our firm's Africa-wide growth strategy," said NJ Ayuk, CEO of Centurion Law Group. "Our aggressive entry is to serve the CEMAC community and signifies our continued growth in the region, thanks our loyal energy industry and corporate clients. We have come to serve our oil and gas clients who are presently operating here or seek to enter the market. As in our other markets, we endeavour to create an enabling business environment and promote the rule of law."

Following years of systemic production declines, Cameroon enjoyed an increase in oil output in 2014. The market is benefiting from a new gas law and a 2014 licensing round that attracted major interest from foreign players. A ramp up in gas production has freed up plentiful reserves for investments in industrialization and electricity generation. Oil and gas are once again the cornerstones for growth in Central Africa's largest economy.

The law firm opened its South African office earlier this year. For more information, go to www.centurionlawfirm.com.