Biography
Eric OKOKO has been a member of the Congo Brazzaville bar since 2018.
He has represented a wide range of clients, including private and public companies and international organizations, in various fields, including hydrocarbons and telecommunications, among others.
Recent interventions
Afrexim Import Export Bank
Advised Afrexim Import Export Bank as legal counsel in a loan agreement with La Banque Postale du Congo for 15 million euros (2025).
Chevron Overseas Limited Congo
Counsel to Chevron Overseas Limited Congo. These assignments included acting as Congolese legal counsel in the sale of all Chevron's oil interests in Congo to Trident Energy (2025).
Sahara Energy International
Advised Sahara Energy International Pte on the financing (2024) and refinancing (2025) of a $150 million revolving crude oil prepayment agreement.
Miscellaneous
Regular assistance and representation before Congolese courts for various companies operating in a variety of sectors, including banking, telecommunications, online betting, etc.
Awards
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Banking law
Energy law
Commercial litigation and arbitration
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Agri-food
Insurance/Reinsurance
Banking/Finance and Capital Markets
Litigation and arbitration
TRAINING
2021: Training in arbitration law - University of Montpellier - France
2020: Interuniversity Diploma in OHADA Business Law - University of Paris II Panthéon ASSAS & Paris XIII - France
2016: ENAM Higher Diploma - Specialization in Law - National School of Administration and Magistracy - CONGO
2014: Master's degree in private law with specialization in judicial careers -Université Reims Champagne Ardennes - France
LANGUAGES
English
French
CONTACT
Bennani & Associés LLP
6 Rue Faidherbes 3e etage Elbo Suites - Centre ville de Brazzaville Republique de CONGO
(+242) 06 863 00 00 - Cell
Email : eokoko@bennaniassocies.com
Partners
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