Real Estate Law

Strategic Real Estate Counsel Across Africa

At Maaron Law Firm, our Real Estate Practice delivers sophisticated legal solutions across the full spectrum of real estate, infrastructure, construction, hospitality, and investment transactions throughout Africa, with a particular focus on the OHADA region.

With deep knowledge of OHADA business law, CEMAC regulations, and domestic land tenure systems across francophone Africa, our lawyers advise local and international investors, developers, financial institutions, multinational corporations, hospitality groups, and public entities on complex real estate transactions and strategic development projects.

Our practice combines legal precision, commercial insight, and regional experience to support clients in navigating Africa’s rapidly evolving real estate and infrastructure markets.

Our Core Capabilities

Real estate acquisitions and disposals
Property development and construction
Land tenure and title due diligence
Commercial leasing
Real estate financing and restructuring
Joint ventures and investment structures
Hospitality and mixed-use developments
Public-private partnerships (PPPs)
Infrastructure and industrial projects
Real estate litigation and dispute resolution
Environmental and regulatory compliance
Cross-border investments within OHADA jurisdictions

Acquisitions and Dispositions

Maaron Law Firm advises investors, developers, corporations, financial institutions, family offices, and investment funds on acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and restructuring of real estate assets across Africa.

We provide strategic support throughout every phase of a transaction, including legal due diligence, title verification, negotiation, regulatory approvals, structuring, and closing.

Commercial buildings
Office complexes
Residential developments
Industrial and logistics platforms
Hospitality and tourism assets
Mixed-use developments
Agricultural and industrial land
Special economic zones

Real Estate Financing and Restructuring

Maaron Law Firm advises lenders, borrowers, sponsors, developers, and investment groups on a broad range of real estate financing transactions throughout Africa.

Acquisition financing
Construction financing
Project financing
Syndicated loans
Asset-backed financing
Mortgage and security arrangements
Refinancing and restructuring transactions
Distressed asset workouts

We provide strategic advice on the creation and enforcement of securities under the OHADA framework, including mortgages, pledges, guarantees, and other collateral arrangements.

Corporate Real Estate

Our Corporate Real Estate Practice integrates sophisticated corporate structuring expertise with deep sector-specific real estate knowledge.

Joint ventures and strategic partnerships
Investment vehicles and holding structures
Shareholder arrangements
Mergers and acquisitions involving real estate assets
Cross-border investment structuring
Private equity and institutional investments
Corporate governance and regulatory compliance

Land Use, Development and Regulatory Matters

Real estate development in Africa requires careful navigation of land administration systems, urban planning rules, environmental obligations, and governmental approvals.

Land title investigations and verification
Land concessions and long-term leases
Development approvals and permits
Construction and urban planning regulations
Environmental and social compliance
Administrative procedures before public authorities
Investment incentives and regulatory approvals

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure

Maaron Law Firm advises hotel owners, developers, operators, investors, tourism groups, and entertainment businesses on the full lifecycle of hospitality and leisure projects.

Hotel acquisitions and development
Management and franchise agreements
Resort and mixed-use developments
Tourism investment projects
Gaming and entertainment licensing
Regulatory compliance
Financing and operational structuring
Construction and infrastructure agreements

Leasing

Maaron Law Firm represents landlords, tenants, developers, and institutional investors in commercial, industrial, retail, and office leasing transactions.

Commercial leases
Retail leases
Industrial and warehouse leases
Build-to-suit arrangements
Long-term land leases
Operating agreements

Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)

Maaron Law Firm advises governments, sponsors, contractors, lenders, and institutional investors on major infrastructure and PPP projects throughout Africa.

PPP structuring and procurement
Concession agreements
Infrastructure financing
EPC and construction contracts
Industrial parks and logistics hubs
Ports, roads, airports, and transport projects
Energy and utility infrastructure
Regulatory and governmental approvals

Real Estate Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Maaron Law Firm represents clients in high-value and complex real estate disputes across OHADA jurisdictions and African courts.

Land ownership and title claims
Construction and development disputes
Commercial lease disputes
Joint venture conflicts
Financing and enforcement proceedings
Mortgage enforcement
Contractual disputes
Administrative and regulatory challenges

An African Business Law Perspective

At Maaron Law Firm, we understand that successful real estate transactions in Africa require more than technical legal knowledge. They demand practical experience, regional understanding, regulatory insight, and strategic business thinking.

We are committed to helping our clients identify opportunities, manage risk, and successfully execute transformative projects across Africa’s dynamic real estate and infrastructure sectors.

Build with Confidence Across Africa.

Contact our Real Estate Practice today to discuss your next investment, infrastructure, or development project.

Phone : +237 680 351 225
Email : contact@maaronlawfirm.com