About us
Ernest A. Fondong, Esq Founder and Managing Partner
Ernest is the founder of the Firm and leads the Commercial and Corporate practice of the firm. Prior to becoming an Attorney Ernest was a Pupil Sheriiff Bailiff at Jingwa Chambers Buea, Cameroon. His task was enforcement and execution of court judgments in Cameroon. Ernest was also on part time basis Human Rights officer at Help Out Centre for Human Rights (NGO) based in Buea Cameroon.
His area of practice is corporate governance, corporate Finance, Capital market, Incorporation of companies under OHADA, Business law, Banking, Statutory compliance, Labor and Employment, Real Estates, Foreign direct Investment, Mergers and Acquisition, Arbitration, Oil and gas, and Mining.
Ernest is a compliance expert and has advised several foreign companies on compliant issues. Ernest has helped floated and restructured many companies both local and foreign companies.
Besides Ernest has attended and participated in many short term courses, workshops and seminars such as Essentials of Practical Arbitration and ADR; Project Finance, Capital Market. This has paved the way in making Ernest one of the most effective Corporate Lawyer in Cameroon.
Education:
Certificate D’Aptitude a la Profession D’Avocat(CAPA)
Certificate in International Disaster Management Madrid, Spain 2013
Malmo University, Sweden (M.A Human Rights) 2012
The University of Buea, Cameroon LL.B (Hons) 2002
PROFESSIONAL CAREER:
Founder FONDONG & PARTNERS 2020
Associate at Tanyi Mbi & Partners 2018
Pupil Advocate at Tanyi Mbi & Partners 2015
BAR MEMBERSHIPS:
Cameroon Bar Association (CBA)
Association of European Attorneys
World Law Alliance
African Bar Association
Fako Lawyers Association
Contact Details
- Address : Buea-Cameroon
- Telephone :
(+237) 243 009 546
(+237) 671 82 26 34 (hotline) - Email : fondong@fondongandpartners.com
AFFILIATIONS:
Member Advisory Lawyers Network(Global Referral Network)
Member International Association of Professionals in Humanitarian Assistance and Protection (PHAP).
Member University of Buea 1999 Law Class Batch
Member Njenacha Development and Cultural Association (NDACUM)
LANGUAGES:
English, French, and Nweh
Notable Publications:
Reintegration of Male Child Soldiers in Sierra Leone after the Civil War of 1991 to 2002: A Critical Overview.
Committed To Helping Our Clients Succeed
History & Expertise
Law School
- J.D., 1991 – 1994, William Mitchell College of Law (Status: Excellent – Top 5 of School)
- J.D., 1991 – 1994, William Mitchell College of Law (Status: Excellent – Top 5 of School)
Certificate
- Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate (Status : Excellent)
- Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate (Status : Excellent)
Bar Admissions
- New York
- The State Bar of California
- US Court of Florida Claims
