Our Teams
SKAA will put together a team of experienced professionals to carry out any assignments it may be entrusted with.
Our team members, along with their roles and contact details, are listed below:
Me Williams
Sombo
Me Williams Sombo
Managing Partner
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Williams SOMBO has been a lawyer at the Côte d’Ivoire Bar since 2015. For over ten years, he has advised a diverse clientele of both local and international businesses and individuals.
As a co-founding partner of the firm, he heads both the Criminal Division of the Litigation Department and the English-speaking Foreign Investment Division of the Corporate / M&A - Finance - Tax Department.
Williams practices across various areas of business law, with a particular focus on corporate law, sports law, and oil and gas transactions. He acts as legal advisor to several football clubs and is also a licensed professional sports agent.
He has recognized expertise in criminal law and white-collar crime litigation, and also coordinates the firm’s public relations.
Williams is fluent in both French and English, enabling him to handle cross-border and international matters effectively.
He holds a Master’s degree in Private Law (Judicial Careers option) from Université des Lagunes (Abidjan), an LL.M. from PACE University (New York), and a Certificate in Renewable Energy from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (New York). He is also a certified sports agent lawyer, having completed training at EDHEC Business School (Paris).
Me Bérenger
Awanan
Me Bérenger AWANAN
Lawyer - Partner
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Bérenger Awanan is a lawyer admitted to the Côte d’Ivoire Bar with over fifteen years of experience in legal advisory. He is a co-founding partner of SKAA and heads the firm’s Corporate / M&A – Finance – Tax department.
A specialist in corporate law, he advises both domestic and international companies on transactional and contentious matters, with a focus on the banking and finance, trade, transportation, and real estate sectors. He regularly supports investors in structuring and securing their operations in Côte d’Ivoire and across the OHADA region.
His recognized expertise in contract law and commercial agreements allows him to assist clients on complex, multi-jurisdictional transactions. He also advises on banking and financial law as well as public economic law.
Bérenger Awanan holds a Master’s degree in Business Law and Taxation and is currently pursuing a Master’s in International Management and Trade at the IAE of Université Lyon 3 (France).
In addition to his legal practice, he serves as Deputy Director of the Professional Training Center for Lawyers of Côte d’Ivoire (CFPA-CI), and is First Vice President and Scientific Director of the International “Génies OHADA” Competition.
Me Guy Serge
Alexandre Ake
Me Guy Serge Alexandre Ake
Lawyer - Partner
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Maître Guy-Serge Alexandre AKE is a lawyer admitted to the Bar of Côte d’Ivoire. He practices across several key areas of law, both in advisory and litigation matters.
He advises a diverse client base, including Ivorian and international companies as well as public and institutional entities. He has developed strong experience in the real estate and land sector, telecommunications, and banking, with recognized expertise in debt recovery, particularly through property seizure proceedings.
Before joining SKAA, he worked at several leading Ivorian law firms, where he gained deep insight into the legal, economic, and institutional environment of Côte d’Ivoire and the broader OHADA region.
Alongside his legal practice, he lectures in business law at various private universities in Côte d’Ivoire and regularly speaks as a trainer and conference presenter for the initial and continuing legal education of lawyers in the country.
He holds a Master’s degree in Private Law – Business Careers from the University of Cocody (Abidjan), a Master’s in Financial Engineering Law from the Université des Lagunes, and the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA). He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Financial Engineering at the Faculty of Economics, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Abidjan).
Stéphane Déoua
Touame
Stéphane Déoua Touame
Justiste senior - Arbitre Professionnel diplômé
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Stéphane Déoua Touame is a senior legal counsel within the team. His practice focuses on insolvency and restructuring law, as well as employment and labour law, where he advises both corporate clients and individuals
Stéphane holds a master’s degree in law with a specialization in Business Law from the University of Cocody (Abidjan), and a professional arbitration diploma from CERFOPMAN at the Catholic University of West Africa (UCAO), Abidjan campus.
Committed to promoting business law in Africa, he serves as Executive Secretary of the Organizing Committee of the international moot court competition “Génies en Herbe OHADA”, an annual advocacy event dedicated to law students from OHADA member states. In this capacity, he regularly participates in international conferences across the OHADA region.
Niamson Théophile Koman
Niamson Théophile Koman
Mid-level legal counsel
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Théophile Niamson Koman is a Mid-Level Legal Counsel at the firm, working primarily within the Litigation & Arbitration Department.
With ten years of experience in legal practice, he supports the firm’s lawyers in managing litigation cases and is responsible for monitoring hearings before civil, commercial, administrative, and criminal courts.
He holds a degree in Public Law, and leverages his strong procedural knowledge and attention to detail to contribute effectively to the firm’s contentious matters.
Keasson
Sea
Keasson Sea
Juriste senior, titulaire du Certificat d’Aptitude à la Profession d’Avocat
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Keasson Sea is a senior legal counsel within our team. He focuses on corporate law, mining law, public business law, and real estate law, advising clients on both transactional and contentious matters.
Recently, he has assisted several international companies and groups with their establishment in Côte d’Ivoire, whether through the incorporation of local subsidiaries or mergers and acquisitions. He also advises clients on the structuring, negotiation and securing their commercial relationships.
Keasson holds a degree in public law and the Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA).
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Ida Aman N’Guessan
Assistante de direction
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
With over fifteen years of experience in law firms, Ida Aman N’Guessan is a seasoned professional in the legal sector, recognized for her commitment, rigor, and discretion.
At the heart of the firm’s day-to-day operations, Ida plays a key role in coordinating activities between partners, associates, and administrative staff. She ensures the smooth running of internal operations by facilitating clear communication, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
She is also the firm’s first point of contact, providing clients with a warm, professional, and efficient welcome. With a strong sense of service, she is committed to delivering a high-quality client experience in line with the firm’s standards.
Her exemplary career has earned her the Medal of Honour for Work, a testament to her unwavering dedication and professionalism.
Jacqueline Kouadio Wadaud Appoh
Jacqueline Kouadio Wadaud Appoh
Senior legal counsel
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Jacqueline Kouadio Wadaud Appoh is a Senior Legal Counsel at the firm, working within the Litigation & Arbitration Department.
With over ten years of experience, she handles a wide range of contentious matters, with particular expertise in family law, labor law, insurance law, and contract law.
She is also highly experienced in debt recovery procedures and enforcement measures, including property seizures and asset sales.
Jacqueline Kouadio holds a Master’s degree in Law, specializing in Judicial Careers, from the University of Cocody (Abidjan).
Sopie Anne-Marie
Assi
Sopie Anne-Marie Assi
Junior legal counsel
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Anne-Marie is a Junior Legal Counsel at SCPA SKAA, where she contributes to the work of the Litigation & Arbitration Department.
Since beginning her legal practice in 2023, she has been assisting the firm’s lawyers and senior legal counsels with case management and the drafting of legal documents, providing reliable support through her strong organizational skills and sound understanding of legal practice.
She is currently completing a Master’s degree in the History of Law, Institutions, and Political Ideas at Félix Houphouët-Boigny University in Abidjan.
Anne-Marie has a solid grasp of civil and commercial procedure, matrimonial law, and contract law.
Guy Ange
Adja
Guy Ange Adja
Justiste junior
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Guy Ange Adja is a Junior Legal Counsel in the Corporate / M&A – Finance – Tax department at SCPA SKAA. He holds a Master’s degree in Private Law.
He assists the firm’s lawyers with key assignments, particularly in corporate law and employment law, and contributes to the drafting of legal documents and the day-to-day management of client matters.
Thanks to his strong organizational skills, legal knowledge, and understanding of local practices, he provides reliable and efficient support. His versatility also allows him to assist with litigation matters, always under the supervision of the firm’s attorneys.
Kambo Gauthier
Dioct
Kambo Gauthier Dioct
Clerc
e-mail : cabinet@skaa-avocats.com
Tel. : (+225) 27 22 22 24 00
Kambo Gauthier Dioct is a clerk at the firm. He supports the lawyers in organizational matters, ensures the smooth progress of ongoing procedures, and handles administrative tasks, including completing formalities with administrative and judicial authorities.
He brings fifteen years of experience in a law firm and is a recipient of the Medal of Honour for Work.