Our Team

A multidisciplinary team of attorneys, consultants, and researchers dedicated to providing exceptional legal services.

Prof. Joseph YAV Katshung

Prof. Joseph YAV Katshung

Managing Partner

Prof. Joseph YAV Katshung holds a Doctorate of Law from the University of Lubumbashi and a Master's from the University of Pretoria. A recognized leading arbitration practitioner in Africa with nearly 20 years of experience, he founded the firm with a vision to provide world-class legal services in the DRC and across the OHADA region.

Areas of Expertise

ArbitrationOHADA LawMining LawCorporate Law
Me. Seraphin UMBA

Me. Seraphin UMBA

Senior Attorney – Kinshasa Coordinator

Me. Seraphin Umba serves as the Kinshasa office coordinator and senior attorney. With extensive experience in commercial litigation and corporate advisory, he leads the firm's presence in the capital and manages a diverse portfolio of cases.

Areas of Expertise

Commercial LitigationCorporate AdvisoryBanking Law
Me. Santos TSHILOMBO Pita

Me. Santos TSHILOMBO Pita

Senior Attorney – Co-head of Litigation

Me. Santos Tshilombo Pita co-leads the firm's litigation department, bringing strategic expertise in commercial disputes, debt recovery, and investment arbitration. He is known for his meticulous case preparation and courtroom advocacy.

Areas of Expertise

LitigationDebt RecoveryInvestment Arbitration
Me. Felix TSHOZ

Me. Felix TSHOZ

Attorney

Me. Felix Tshoz is a skilled attorney with expertise in labor law, immigration, and corporate compliance. He provides practical legal solutions for businesses navigating the regulatory landscape in the DRC.

Areas of Expertise

Labor LawImmigrationCorporate Compliance