Serge developped a unique expertise in assisting clients willing to explore and penetrate complex and new markets in Africa in total compliance with the most restrictive regulations. He has revealed to be a very efficient bridge between investors, lenders and local sponsors, partners or governements, bringing guinuine and reliable solutions as well enabling succesful outcomes to critical and strategic major projects or cases througout Africa.
Serge focuses on OHADA related countries and the SADEC Region and has developped a very good understanging of the geopolitical challenges as well as the economic and business challenges with regards to telecom, banking, financing, energy, agriculture and mining sectors.
Serge is also perceived as an efficient business strategist. He is involved in the successful implementation of a number of businesses and companies throughout Africa, but most notably in the Democratic Republic of Congo where he manages ProximA International.
Serge is regularly invited as a speaker or moderator to major global or African events such as for example the CEO Forum, or the SAES. He was recognized as one of the Ten Most Innovative Lawyers in the US by the Financial Times.
Education
St Louis university, LL.B., 2002
Université Libre de Bruxelles, LL.M., 2005
Université Libre de Bruxelles, LL.M., International Business Law, 2006
Acquisition finance / leverage buy out / private equity
Bond issuance
Projects
Project financing
RECOMMANDATIONS
« Levelled the playing field by stamping out the practice of vulture funds targeting indebted African countries. Commended : Tara M Lee and Serge Nawej ».