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Legal Clarity for Strategic Growth

Advisory for Cross-Border Investments and Expansion Across Africa.

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A Business Law Firm for Emerging Markets

SOLVIA Legal advises international investors, companies and consultancies operating across Africa’s emerging markets.Founded by Oueys Elarafa, attorney at the Paris Bar, the firm bridges legal precision with strategic insight — helping global clients structure, protect and grow their ventures in complex jurisdictions.We believe that every successful cross-border investment begins with clarity, structure, and local insight — and we bring all three to the table.

Anticipate. Structure. Secure. Grow.

In Africa’s rapidly evolving business landscape, legal foresight is not an option — it’s a strategic advantage.At SOLVIA Legal, we operate at the intersection of law, strategy, and execution.- We serve as your single point of contact for Africa-related operations.- We provide multilingual, multicultural advisory.- We coordinate from Paris, in close collaboration with trusted local partners across Africa.Our clients include European funds, Chinese industrial groups, and Middle-Eastern family offices, all seeking secure and scalable growth in Africa.

Legal insight across Africa’s most dynamic sectors.

We provide integrated legal and strategic advisory services to help investors navigate Africa’s complex and fast-evolving business landscape.

Legal Expertise

Corporate & Investment
Cross-Border Structuring
Commercial Law
Regulatory & Compliance
Dispute Resolution

Industry Focus

Mining & Natural Resources
Energy & Infrastructure
Technology & Telecom
Fintech & Digital Economy Consumer Goods & Retail
Finance & Investment Funds
Consulting & International Trade
Transportation & Logistics

Our Reach. Your Advantage.

We assist clients across Francophone and Anglophone Africa — including Morocco, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea and Nigeria — with legal support coordinated from Paris.Through a network of trusted local partners, SOLVIA Legal provides seamless advisory for Chinese, European and Middle Eastern investors expanding into Africa’s most dynamic markets.

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Legal Notice

Website PublisherSOLVIA Legal is a law firm operated by Maître Oueys ELARAFA, Attorney-at-Law registered with the Paris Bar (Ordre des Avocats de Paris).
Registered Office: 2 rue Marietta Martin, 75016 PARIS, FRANCE
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +33 7 45 27 30 80
SIREN identification number: 979971744Publication Director
Maître Oueys ELARAFA, Attorney-at-Law, founder of SOLVIA Legal.Hosting Provider
This website is hosted by IONOS SARL
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As a French attorney (“avocat”), Maître Oueys ELARAFA is subject to the rules and ethical standards applicable to the legal profession in France, including:
- The Règlement Intérieur National (RIN) of the French Bar;
- The Code de déontologie des avocats de l’Union européenne;
- The supervision of the Ordre des Avocats de Paris, located at 11 Place Dauphine, 75053 Paris Cedex 01, France.Liability Disclaimer
The information provided on this website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create any attorney-client relationship.
SOLVIA Legal makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information published but cannot guarantee that it is always up to date or free from error.
Users are solely responsible for the use of this information.Intellectual Property
All elements of this website (texts, graphics, logos, icons, images, and structure) are the exclusive property of SOLVIA Legal, unless otherwise stated.
Any reproduction, representation, modification, or distribution, in whole or in part, without prior written consent, is strictly prohibited.Personal Data
This website may collect personal data via its contact form. Such data is used solely for communication purposes and is not shared with third parties.
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), users have the right to access, rectify, and delete their personal data.
Requests may be sent to: [email protected]Governing Law
This website and its content are governed by French law. Any dispute arising from its use shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Paris, France.

Privacy Policy

1. Purpose of this Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how SOLVIA Legal (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data obtained through this website (www.solvialegal.com) in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679 – GDPR) and French data protection laws.2. Data Controller
The data controller is:
SOLVIA Legal – Maître Oueys ELARAFA, Attorney-at-Law registered with the Paris Bar
Registered Office: 2 rue Marietta Martin, 75016 PARIS, FRANCE
Email: [email protected]3. Data Collected
We collect only the personal data that is strictly necessary to respond to your inquiries or provide legal services.
This may include:
- Identification and contact details (name, email address, phone number);
- Professional information (company name, position);
- Any information you voluntarily provide through the contact form or by email.We do not use cookies for marketing or profiling purposes.4. Purpose of Processing
Your personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Responding to contact requests or inquiries submitted via the website;
- Managing professional relationships and client communications;
- Complying with our legal and ethical obligations as a law firm.
- Data is processed based on your consent (when you contact us) or our legitimate interest (to provide legal services).5. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above and to comply with legal obligations applicable to attorneys.
- Contact requests: retained up to 12 months after last contact.
- Client data: retained for the duration of the legal relationship and the statutory limitation period thereafter (usually 5 years).6. Data Security
We implement all reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
Our hosting provider IONOS SARL ensures a secure data environment in accordance with recognized industry standards.7. Data Sharing
Personal data is not shared with third parties except:
- When required by law or professional regulations;
- When necessary for the performance of legal services, and always under professional confidentiality.We do not transfer personal data outside the European Union unless appropriate safeguards are in place.8. Your Rights
In accordance with the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Access your data;
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data;
- Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”);
- Restrict or object to processing;
- Data portability where applicable.To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]You may also lodge a complaint with the CNIL (Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés) – www.cnil.fr9. Updates to this Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in law or our practices. The most recent version will always be available on this page.Last updated: November 2025