Salimatou focuses primarily on complex project development and project finance, M&A, and general corporate and commercial matters. She has in-depth knowledge of the local law aspects of major transactions and projects, as well as financings in Francophone Africa and the OHADA region mainly in the energy and mining sectors advising both DFIs and sponsors.
Salimatou Diallo is ranked in the Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists section in Chambers and Partners 2022: “Salimatou Diallo is particularly active advising on a range of transactions, including M&A, as well as projects and financing”. Chambers and Partners Global, 2022 (Corporate/Commercial: OHADA Specialists).
Salimatou worked as a lawyer in renowned international law firms in Paris and London.
- Member of the Conakry Bar
- Former Member of the Paris and New York Bars
- One commentator said: “Managing partner Salimatou Diallo is particularly active advising across the commercial sphere in West Africa from her Conakry base. She is highly sought after by international lawyers for her in-depth knowledge of the local law aspects of major transactions and projects, as well as financings .» Chambers and Partners, 2022