Introduction to SCP Fulgence Law Firm
SCP Fulgence Law Firm is an international bilingual (French–English) law firm, formed from the transformation of the former Fulgence Law Firm, founded in 2021 by Attorney Fulgence HABIYAREMYE.
Since 1 January 2025, the firm has adopted the status of a Professional Civil Society (SCP), thereby strengthening its structure and positioning.
Maître Fulgence HABIYAREMYE
Attorney Fulgence HABIYAREMYE, a member of the Bar of Burkina Faso since 2009 and of the Rwanda Bar since 2020, has more than twenty years of experience in legal advisory and litigation practice. He is recognized for his expertise in mining law, corporate law, labor law, energy law, securities law, and international contract law. His excellence has been acknowledged by Chambers & Partners, which ranks him Band 1 in business law in the Burkina Faso Bar (2020–2025).
Maître Sylvain Charles ZAGRE
Attorney Sylvain Charles ZAGRE, holder of a master’s degree in business law and taxation from Thomas Sankara University, has been a member of the Bar of Burkina Faso since 2019. With experience in prestigious law firms in both Burkina Faso and Côte d’Ivoire, he has developed strong expertise in commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and arbitration within the OHADA
Areas of practice
SCP Fulgence Law Firm operates in several areas of law, including:
OHADA business law
Incorporation, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate secretarial services.
Mining and energy law
Mining titles, financing, PPP projects, solar power plants.
Banking and tax law
Financial transactions, debt recovery, mining and general taxation
Labor and civil law
Contracts, HR management, labor disputes, personal and family law.
Real estate and administrative law
Real estate transactions, administrative authorizations, litigation.
Criminal and community law
Assistance and representation before national and regional courts.
Insurance and securities law
Insurance contracts, disputes, financing, and investments.
SCP Fulgence Law Firm stands out for:
- Recognized expertise in strategic sectors (mining, energy, finance, OHADA business law).
- An international scope, with bilingual practice and a presence in several African jurisdictions.
- A commitment to quality and compliance with international standards, serving businesses, institutions, and individuals.
The firm provides ongoing legal and judicial assistance to commercial companies, international institutions, NGOs, embassies, and individuals, and also offers corporate secretarial services to several businesses.
