Dentons expands its capabilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo with new office in Kolwezi

Africa-Dentons, the world's largest global law firm, has opened an office in Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of Congo, further strengthening the Firm's presence in one of Africa's most strategically and key markets.

This expansion builds on Dentons' 2025 launch in the Democratic Republic of Congo reinforcing the Firm's commitment to delivering on-the-ground legal support wherever clients do business.

Located in the Lualaba province, Kolwezi, at the heart of the Congolese Copperbelt, the city has evolved from a small mining town into one of the world's most significant mineral centers. It is home to some of the world's largest copper and cobalt projects and plays a critical role in the international supply chains supporting the energy transition. Beyond its mineral wealth, Kolwezi serves as a vital logistics gateway linking the DRC to regional and international markets. Through strategic transport corridors connecting to Angola's Lobito Port, Tanzania's Port of Dar es Salaam, Zambia and onward to ports in South Africa and Mozambique, Kolwezi has become a critical hub for trade, investment and cross-border commerce.

"Our decision to establish a presence in Kolwezi reflects both the importance of the city to the global economy and our commitment to being closer to our clients' operations," said Mohamed Zaanouni, CEO of Dentons' Africa Region. "Kolwezi sits at the center of some of the world's most significant mining, infrastructure and energy transition projects. By expanding our footprint there, we strengthen our ability to deliver sophisticated legal advice to clients navigating increasingly complex opportunities and challenges across the region."

Pathy Liongo, Managing Partner of Dentons in DRC added: "Being present in Kolwezi enables us to work even more closely with our clients at the heart of the DRC's mining and industrial activity. Whether supporting major investments, financing transactions, regulatory matters, infrastructure development or dispute resolution, our team is well positioned to help clients seize opportunities and manage risk in this dynamic market."

Dentons in the Democratic Republic of Congo combines deep local knowledge with the strength of the world's largest global law firm, providing clients with integrated advice across a broad range of practice areas, including mining, project development, energy, banking and finance, corporate and M&A, infrastructure, employment, tax and dispute resolution.

With the addition of Kolwezi, Dentons continues to strengthen its position as the leading pan-African law firm, connecting clients to talent and opportunities across Africa and around the world.

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