Biography
Destiné Acheni is an associate at Bennani & Associés in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. He has been a member of the Bar of the Democratic Republic of Congo since 2021.
Destiné Acheni has experience in advising private and public sector entities on complex cross-border transactions and regulatory issues. His practice includes advising on compliance frameworks in the mining sector, structuring and negotiating loan and security agreements, and managing employment and warranty issues.
Recent interventions
Advised Société de Micro-Crédit du Congo (SMICO SA)
In drafting and negotiating credit and mortgage agreements.
Ecobank SA
Represented Ecobank SA in commercial litigation before Congolese courts, including debt collection actions and preparation of pleadings.
Assisted the South Kivu Provincial Tax Department
Legal advice on tax procedures and litigation strategy, including court appearances and drafting submissions in tax collection cases.
Awards
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Banking law
Corporate law
Land law
Mining law
Energy law
Labour Law
Tax Law
Commercial Litigation
Contract law
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
TRAINING
2018 - Master in Law - Official University of Bukavu - Democratic Republic of Congo.
2016 - Law degree - Official University of Bukavu - Democratic Republic of Congo.
LANGUAGES
English
French
Kiswahili
CONTACT
dacheni@bennaniassocies.com
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