Kawtar Raji-Briand Honored as Lawyer of the Year by Africa Business+
Kawtar Raji-Briand, the co-founder of the prestigious law firm Raji & Gauvin, has recently been recognized as the "Lawyer of the Year" in the Financing category by Africa Business+. This accolade was announced on August 31, 2026, highlighting her significant contributions to the legal field, particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where the firm has expanded its operations since establishing its Kinshasa office in 2023, alongside its existing branches in Paris and Casablanca.
According to a press release from Africa Business+, this acknowledgment is part of the 2026 edition of the "100 Legal Powerlist". Raji-Briand's expertise is particularly noted in the areas of banking regulation, sovereign financing, capital markets, and securitization. Her role has been crucial in advising states, financial institutions, and large-scale projects across Africa.
The firm Raji & Gauvin emphasizes the importance of the DRC in its strategic trajectory, underscoring that Raji-Briand has provided counsel on numerous significant projects in the region. The opening of the Kinshasa office is a testament to the firm's commitment to establishing a long-term presence in the Congolese legal and economic landscape. Raji & Gauvin is dedicated to assisting clients with complex operations that integrate law, finance, and development, boasting a strong footprint in Francophone Africa.
Raji & Gauvin is an independent business law firm, strategically positioned in Paris, Casablanca, and Kinshasa. It specializes in navigating complex legal and financial issues in Africa and between Africa and Europe, offering consultancy to banks, financial institutions, governments, public authorities, and major corporations on strategic financing operations, capital markets, regulatory compliance, securitization, and investment structuring.
This firm is characterized by its robust institutional culture, recognized technical expertise, and ability to handle sensitive cases in evolving environments.
As reported by actualite.cd.
