Mining and other Natural resources Law
AVOCAT GHAM EMMANUEL V OFFICE is versed in the natural resources and energy sector of Cameroon. In effect we do consultancies on forestry exploitation, diamonds exploration, fishing concessions and oil & gas concessions for American, European and Asian firms. In the process we assist our clients in obtaining the necessary governmental authorizations, licenses and approvals.
Thereafter we draft, execute and perfect their edge lease agreements, mineral lease agreements, mining lease agreements, oil and gas lease agreements.
It must be noted here that the 2002 Investment Charter came to widen the scope of production in the sense that there is no longer any particular protection amongst national business sectors. The wood sector has been liberalized such that it is now easier to obtain the license to exploit timber.
The petroleum sector has also been liberalized and oil research, meaning exploration, production and distribution, is open to all who can venture. Moreover, a 1998 law instituted special fiscal measures to promote hydrocarbons exploration activities in Cameroon. This law is a charter of rights and benefits to be enjoyed by holders of hydrocarbons permits and concessions.
There is also a fiscal-customs reform which put every business, whether industrial or commercial, on the same plane.
Benefits of Our Mining and Natural Resources Law Services
We guide clients through mining, quarrying, forestry, and other natural resource licensing procedures, ensuring full compliance with Cameroonian laws and regulatory authorities.
Our legal due diligence helps investors identify and manage legal, environmental, and contractual risks before and during resource exploitation projects.
We assist in drafting and negotiating exploration permits, operating licenses, joint venture agreements, and concession contracts to protect our clients’ interests.
We advise on environmental impact assessments (EIA), community engagement obligations, and sustainability requirements to avoid disputes and project delays.
Our firm represents clients in disputes with partners, communities, or government authorities and facilitates constructive engagement with regulatory bodies.