DLA Piper Africa, Senegal (Geni & Kebe)  is frequently instructed by state and non-state institutions, multinational companies, SMEs, and intergovernmental organisations for contract drafting, representation in negotiations, legal audits, project development and implementation, as well as arbitration and litigation. The firm boasts strong capabilities across the full range of corporate, tax and IPT matters, finance and projects, real estate, and dispute resolution. It has sector expertise in energy and natural resources, also handles employment and immigration matters, and mandates in newer areas such as fintech and artificial intelligence. Key practitioners include seasoned arbitrator Mouhamed Kebe and litigation practice head Mohamed Dieng.

SCP HOUDA & ASSOCIES advises high-profile domestic and international clients across the full range of practice areas from corporate and M&A, and banking and finance, to tax, real estate, IP and employment. The firm is particularly noted for its expertise in finance and loan advisory matters. It also has expertise in mining, oil and gas, trade and distribution, and the maritime sector. Dispute resolution capabilities span across arbitration, mediation, and litigation. Seasoned arbitrator Khaled Abou El Houda leads the practice, bringing strong experience in banking, finance, and energy. Other key figures include business litigator El Hadji Daouda Seck and legal structuring and risk management specialist Malick Lo.

Habibatou Touré demonstrates strong expertise in large-scale energy projects, public-private partnerships, and public procurement across transportation, airports, rail, water, and sanitation, including feasibility assessments, related PPP agreements, and project financing. The firm also advises on oil and gas matters, including PSC contracts, downstream issues and regulation, refinery matters, mining conventions, farm-ins/farm-outs, due diligence, and training on upstream and downstream conventions and local content. Habibatou Touré leads the practice.

John W Ffooks & Co advises a broad range of domestic and international clients on corporate and commercial, banking and finance and employment matters with further expertise in areas such as aviation, oil and gas, and power and renewable energy, including project development. The team handles contract negotiations and M&A, provides general transactional support and advice on regulatory compliance. It also has dispute resolution capabilities. The practice is led by Adrien Rangira, who brings extensive experience in telecommunications, banking, and all aspects of commercial and business law. Other key contacts include M&A and banking and finance specialist Papa Mor Dieng.

SCPA SYSS Avocats advises public agencies, international banks, and multinational corporations on both litigation and transactional matters, with notable expertise in corporate law, banking and finance, and public-private partnerships (PPPs). The firm is frequently instructed to support foreign direct investment in Senegal and the wider OHADA region, and to handle sovereign-backed transactions, energy and infrastructure financings, and cross-border project finance across UEMOA. Key figures include risk mitigation expert Hadji Omar Youm, seasoned litigator Moussa Sarr, and transactional specialist Mbaye Sall.