FORCHAK Valentine
Founder, Managing Partner
FORCHAK Valentine is the Founder and Managing Partner of Forchak Law Firm, widely respected for his expertise in corporate and commercial law, oil & gas, OHADA Uniform Acts, intellectual property, and international finance. With years of cross-border experience, he provides strategic counsel to both local and international clients, ensuring legal solutions that align with business goals. His leadership reflects a commitment to integrity, excellence, and client empowerment across Africa’s evolving legal landscape.
Corporate & Commercial Law
- Business formation & structuring
- Contract negotiation & drafting
- Corporate governance
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Business compliance
Oil & Gas Law
- Upstream and downstream advisory
- Petroleum contracts & licensing
- Regulatory compliance
- Joint ventures & operations
- Environmental & safety compliance
OHADA Business Law
- Interpretation & application of OHADA Uniform Acts
- Corporate restructuring under OHADA
- Secured transactions
- Commercial litigation under OHADA jurisdictions
International Finance & Capital Markets
- Trademark & patent registration
- Copyright law
- IP litigation & enforcement
- Licensing & tech transfer agreements
- OAPI filings & protection