Me Christophe KAWE KASONGO
Senior Associate · Digital, Fintech & Data
A senior associate, Maître Christophe Kawe Kasongo focuses mainly on digital law at the firm.
He advises start-ups, fintechs, investors and companies on compliance with the Digital Code, personal data protection and intellectual property, as well as on fundraising, financing, corporate structuring and dispute resolution.
Digital, Fintech & Data Protection
- Data protection and privacy: data mapping, policies, records, transfers
- Compliance with the Digital Code
- Fintech: electronic money, mobile money, licences and banking partnerships
- E-commerce, terms and conditions and platforms
- IT, SaaS and cloud contracts
- Telecommunications and relations with the ARPTC
- Cybersecurity and incident management
Trademarks, Patents & Copyright
- Clearance searches and trademark filings
- Patent, design and utility model filings
- Copyright and related rights
- Patent and trademark litigation
- Licensing, franchise and technology transfer agreements
Investment, Venture Capital & Funds
- Investment structuring and choice of legal vehicle
- Venture capital: fundraising, term sheets, shareholders' agreements, warrants and exit clauses
- Investment funds: structuring, equity investments, due diligence and divestment
Banking, Finance & Leasing
- Loan agreements, project finance and syndications
- Licensing and compliance with the Central Bank of Congo
- Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing
OHADA Law & Corporate Governance
- Company formation in the DRC (SARL, SA, SAS, EIG, branches) and registration with the RCCM
- Corporate governance: articles of association, shareholders' agreements, boards of directors, general meetings
- Mergers, acquisitions, share transfers and capital increases
International Arbitration & Litigation
- International arbitration: CCJA and ad hoc arbitration
- Drafting and negotiation of arbitration clauses
- Mediation and amicable settlement