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Ako Kefie & Partners Chambers is a provider of legal and advisory services based in Cameroon. Founded in 2005, the Ako Kefie & Chambers has a track record of successfully managing large and complex multi-jurisdictional transactions, disputes and projects. 


Achieving your business objectives is important to us – thus we develop a deeper understanding of your business and deliver practical, commercially astute, and innovative solutions designed to help you achieve your legal and business objectives in the most efficient way. .

As a leading law firm, we advise national and international corporations and financial institutions on important, challenging transactions and projects in the region. 


Over the years, we have gained expertise and built relationships and professional networks that enable us to guide clients effectively through the complexities inherent in carrying out business activities and expansion into Africa.

Our vision is to be law firm of choice for businesses in Africa and those expanding their reach into Africa. we are committed to delivering world-class services and providing the highest quality advice and support in an effective and efficient manner. . 


We believe in diversity, which reflects in the way we grant opportunities, recruit, train, engage with our client and handle cases. 


We aim for individual growth, as well as the growth of the firm. We provide equal opportunity to employees.

We have gained recognition from the World Bank for our contributions to the Institution’s Key programs. The World Bank Group and the World Trade Organization trusted our services as their local Counsel throughout negotiations for the (AFCFTA).

19 Years of Experience
In Law Practice Area Services

Our values are a fundamental part of who we are: they reflect the principles which we conduct ourselves, shaping what we do and how we do it. They are also real and reflect the ethos of our legacy firm. Clients come first: Our aim is to satisfy our clients through a deep understanding of […].

Meet our dedicated Attorneys & Advocates

The attorneys of Ako & Partners Chambers have earned a sterling reputation for providing invaluable legal services to the biggest local banks and their foreign affiliates for more than a decade.

BRS. MARRY NGALLA

Barrister Mrs. Marry Ngalla is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Courts of Cameroon. Experienced Attorney, a Legal Practitioner with 10 years of experience, provision of general legal services and recovery of delinquent debts under OHADA. Practice areas also include contract & business law.

BRS. AKO KEFIE JR

Barrister Ako Kefie is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Cameroon. His academic credentials are as follows: MPA (Harvard) Ph.D. (Y’de), LL.M (London) DEA, Maîtrise, LL. B-Hons (Y’dé). He is a World Fellow of Yale University. He has authored and edited numerous articles and books.

ATTORNEY Jean Owona

Attorney at law Jean Paul Owona is a bilingual and engaged advocate licensed to practice law in the Federal Republic of Cameroon. She has undertaken a leading role in the firm’s litigation department and has built a reputation of ardently defending her clients. Practice areas are Public Contracts laws.