A committed legal expert
Momoya Sylla, a Guinean business lawyer and expert in OHADA company law, continues to make his mark on the African legal landscape through his expertise, commitment and scientific contributions. With over 15 years of experience, he has established himself as a key figure in legal advice, training and support for junior lawyers, law students and entrepreneurs.
Holder of a Master's Degree in Business Law and Taxation from the University of Paris VIII Vincennes-Saint-Denis (France) and a Master's Degree in General Private Law From Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University in Fez (Morocco), Momoya Sylla combines rigorous training with practical expertise. Founder and president of theInstitute for Legal Training and Expertise Since 2017, he has also held senior positions, notably as legal advisor to the Prime Minister's Office of Guinea (2023) and theEmbassy of Angola in Guinea (2013–2016). In 2024, he served as a training consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Guinea, thereby strengthening its impact on regional legal development.
15 years of experience
A leader committed to advancing the law in Africa
Momoya Sylla is a key player in promoting African law. As a chairperson of the organising committee of two prestigious pan-African forums, the African Mining and Energy Law Weekend and the Night of Law and Justice in Africa, It helps to bring together players in the legal sector around the continent's crucial issues. Country representative forUNIDA (www.ohada.com) for Guinea, it plays a central role in the dissemination and application of OHADA law. Furthermore, its role asambassador of the platform MY JOB GLASSES in France demonstrates its commitment to career guidance for young people.
Multidisciplinary expertise
Momoya Sylla's areas of expertise include business law, the gaming and telecommunications regulation, the personal data protection, the labour law, as well as the corporate governance and commercial contractsThrough IFEJ, it offers targeted support for junior lawyers, law students and entrepreneurs, helping them to develop their skills and achieve professional success.
Leading scientific contributions
Momoya Sylla is also a prolific author whose works enrich African legal doctrine. His book, "Governance of public limited companies with a board of directors under OHADA law", published in April 2025 by IFEJ with the support of UNIDA, is a reference in the field. He has also authored several renowned articles, including:
- "Deputy Chief Executive Officer, holder of delegated powers", published in the collective work Challenges of business law in Africa (L’Harmattan, March 2020).
- "Conditions for the validity of combining a corporate office with an employment contract under the Uniform Act on Company Law" and "Dismissal of a director under OHADA case law", both published in April 2015 in the Review of Business Law in Africa (IDEF).
A visionary serving the future of African law
Through his expertise, leadership and commitment, Momoya Sylla embodies a new generation of African lawyers who are firmly focused on excellence and innovation. His work, which combines consulting, training and research, continues to inspire and shape the future of business law in Africa.
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