SCP ETIENNE & PADONOU

Based in Dakar, SCPA ETIENNE & PADONOU is a Senegalese law firm focused on business law. The partners, Joseph Etienne Ndione and Emmanuel Padonou, are admitted to the Senegal Bar and advise companies on corporate governance, commercial contracts, competition issues, employment matters, banking relationships, and real estate procedures. The firm assists both local and foreign businesses operating in Senegal and across Africa.

The team handles end-to-end corporate support, including harmonizing company statutes, preparing ordinary and extraordinary general meetings, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, and guiding acquisitions and capital operations. They also manage strategy and litigation for executives, oversee guarantees and security interests, pursue debt recovery, and represent clients before national courts, appellate courts, and in arbitration or mediation when appropriate.

The firm’s service model emphasizes availability, rigorous analysis, and clear communication at every stage of a matter. Clients receive practical risk assessments, tailored procedural strategies, and regular updates from initial consultation through to judgment enforcement. This client-centric approach is designed to deliver efficient, business-oriented outcomes while maintaining professional integrity and mutual respect.