The dynamism of arbitration in Francophone Africa

Paris-based international arbitration partner Clément Fouchard and senior associate Guillaume Aréou welcome Dr. Sylvie Bebohi Ebongo for the first in a series of podcasts focused on arbitration in Francophone Africa. Dr. Bebohi Ebongo is co-founder and partner of HBE Avocats. She is admitted to the Paris and Cameroon bars. In this episode, our speakers explore the practice of arbitration in the region covered by the Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (Organisation pour l’Harmonisation en Afrique du Droit des Affaires) (OHADA). The discussion will highlight the importance of civil law and the French language in this part of Africa, and will explore recent developments in OHADA and its modern and international approach to arbitration. This episode is in French.