Paul Ashunchong

Paul Ashunchong

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2025

Paul Ashunchong

ASHUNCHONG PARTNERS LAW FIRM
Managing Partner

Commercial Law

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Paul Ashunchong is a leading Cameroonian attorney specializing in oil & gas, corporate law, and OHADA, with over 14 years of legal experience.
Jurisdiction – Cameroon
Jurisdiction: Cameroon
Practice Area: Shipping Law

Professional Biography

Paul Ashunchong is a distinguished Cameroonian attorney and the Managing Partner at Ashunchong and Partners Law Firm, based in Douala, Cameroon. With over 14 years of legal experience across multiple sectors, Paul is widely recognized for his in-depth knowledge and strategic legal insight in the Central African region and beyond.

He has built a strong reputation advising both local and international clients on matters involving corporate and commercial law, oil and gas, privatisation, tax, and investment law. He is particularly known for his expertise in OHADA law, the unified business law system applicable in 16 African countries, and for navigating the complexities of Cameroon’s legal landscape.

His practice spans a broad range of services including litigation, contract negotiation, due diligence, company incorporation, petroleum licensing, and regulatory compliance. He has played a critical role in negotiating oil and gas agreements with the government and is regularly consulted on high-stakes transactions in the maritime, aviation, and shipping industries.

He is recognised as a leading oil and gas lawyer by Justinian Lawyer.

Education

  • Sierra Leone Law School, Freetown – BL, International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (2010)
  • Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone – BL in Legal Services (2009–2010)
  • Maritime School, Cape Town, South Africa – PGD, Maritime & Shipping Law (2009)
  • University of Dschang – PGD, Business Law (2004–2005)
  • University of Dschang – LL.B (Hons), Maitrise (2001–2004)
  • Sierra Leone Law School – BL, Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law (2010)

Memberships

  • Cameroon Bar Association
  • Council of Legal Education, Sierra Leone
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About Ashunchong & Partners Law Firm

Proudly affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce.

We are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services to clients around the globe.

Located in the heart of Douala, Cameroon, our firm is adept in both common and civil law, serving clients worldwide. Our team comprises top-tier lawyers whose extensive experience and deep understanding of legal matters have earned us a distinguished reputation over the years.

At Ashunchong and Partners, we prioritize client satisfaction by providing bespoke legal services. Our skilled legal professionals are committed to delivering timely and effective legal solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

The firm was founded thirteen years ago by a group of lawyers with the same vision, led by the principal partner, Barrister Ashunchong Paul Tanyi Ako.

The need for new approaches to legal issues, client assistance, and support motivated the creation of this firm, which has established itself as a reliable legal partner in Cameroon and abroad. Today, we are always ready to support clients without distinction in legal matters, and we take pride in their satisfaction.

We are a team of professionals who are closely related to issues and challenges faced by the industry and provide practical solutions in terms of the latest changes in the law. We are constantly upgrading our knowledge, skills, and facilities to meet up with modernization and legal demands. This, in the attainment of our primary goal, which is “Client Satisfaction.”

To be competitive, your business needs to be able to move fast and change quickly. Whether you are running a global enterprise or a small business, we can help you get a competitive advantage.

Our doors and ears are ever open to clients to assist them in their various legal issues, as we seek to respond to their unanswered questions.

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