GENI & KEBE, the leading African firm is pleased to announce that Dr. Aboubacar Fall joined the firm today 2 January 2015 as Partner.

Dr. Fall graduated from the University of Paris – Sorbonne ( Masters in international transportation) the University of Rouen (Ph. D) and the University of Washington in Seattle (LLM) . He practised law in Dakar and Paris before joining the African Development Bank where he served for more than 10 years as Principal Legal Counsel. He also served as President of the management Board of the african Legal Support Facility (ALSF).

Dr. Fall is well respected for his expertise in PPP, natural resources, investment contracts , shipping and dispute resolution, among others.

In 2014, he was selected amongst the TOP 100 African influencers by Financial Afrik a leading african financial magazine.

"I'm honored to be joining one of the African premier law firms. Indeed, GENI & KEBE has a real Pan African vision, and is at the forefront of advising on most of the proeminent projects in the region," said Aboubacar.

"We’re delighted to welcome Aboubacar to our team," added Mouhamed Kebe, Managing Patrtner of GENI & KEBE, "Aboubacar’s expertise will undoubtedly be a real value added to the services we offer to our clients both domestically and internationally."

GENI & KEBE is a leading Pan African law firm based in Dakar, Senegal with affiliate offices in 13 African jurisdictions.

Sources interviewed by Chambers Global praise the firm "high quality advice and ability to handle pan-African corporate transactions" and acknowledge this firm as "one of Senegal’s premier firms thanks to its international approach and high standard of work."