Press Release

Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo Avocats Associes (NFM) of Cameroon has become WSG’s newest premier legal member firm in the African Region. Established in 2001, NFM is recognized as one of the first and leading Cameroonian firms in business law. The firm is highly regarded for its legal and regulatory knowledge, and its expertise in advising clients on labour and tax issues arising out of M&A deals, and on setting up new businesses.

Managing Partner Virgile Ngassam is a well-respected practitioner with particular expertise in tax law, civil law, banking, litigation and ADR. The firm includes other highly experienced professionals including Partner Hyacinthe Fansi who is recognized for his broad practice encompassing corporate, labour, OHADA law and dispute resolution. NFM’s clients have included some of the world’s leading companies such as FMC Technologies and Unilever.

Robert Falvey, WSG Global Ambassador, says “Part of WSG’s success is the strong relationships members are able to build with the highest quality, leading firms across jurisdictions. The WSG network is comprised of professionals who understand the complexities and changing landscapes of their regions and can guide multi-faceted client projects to success. Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo is one of the most respected firms in Cameroon and we look forward to adding their in-depth knowledge and expertise to the network.”

Virgile Ngassam, NFM managing partner, commented “NFM is recognized as one of the first Cameroonian firms in business law. By becoming the exclusive WSG legal firm for Cameroon, we are able to continue our legacy of innovation, provide our clients with the highest level of expertise and service across global jurisdictions, and expand our horizons.”
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World Services Group (www.worldservicesgroup.com) is one of the world’s largest and leading networks of independent, premier legal, investment banking and accounting firms and companies. WSG is built on the expertise of each of the 19,000 professionals at its more than 140 members firms worldwide. Member firms are able to offer clients enhanced services and comprehensive solutions through: transparent access to network firms and professionals; deep and broad expertise across practice areas and geographies; and real-time sharing of experience, new developments and other leading–edge information, which together support member firms and clients in their ability to capitalize on business opportunities.

About Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo Advocats Associes
Ngassam, Fansi & Mouafo Avocats Associes (NFM) is one of the first business law firms in Cameroon. The firm combines expert legal advice with comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the practice and development of law by local jurisdictions and the economic environment. The firm is strongly committed to the principles of rigor, quality and integrity. The careful application of these principles to its working methods makes the NFM signature a guarantee of seriousness and reliability. NFM offers integrated, quality service, and is subject, in its functioning and the conditions for the performance of its services, to compliance with international quality standards. The firm works in French and English. Its clientele consists mainly of private sector companies.