About HBE AVOCATS
A Strategic Partner for Your Legal Challenges
Tailored expertise and support in consulting
and international business litigation.
Our Firm
Expertise Serving Businesses and Investors
HBE Avocats is a modern, client-focused law firm dedicated to assisting companies, investors, sponsors, and institutional clients in structuring and managing their projects in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
Located near the Arc de Triomphe (Paris 8) and backed by its international network, HBE Avocats focuses, on the one hand, on dispute resolution through arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods, and, on the other hand, on advisory services and litigation in the areas of business law, foreign investment law, international trade law, maritime and transportation law, and OHADA law.
15+
Years of experience
20+
Countries of Operation
500+
Cases Handled
2
Committed Partners
Our Areas of Focus
Our Business Sectors
Drawing on the expertise, professional backgrounds, and experience of its team, HBE Avocats is able to operate across a range of industries and is thus well-positioned to meet the needs of its clients. We provide ongoing legal monitoring and personalized, long-term support in the following specific, but not limited to, industries:
Industries and Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage & Wine
- Automotive
- Industry (luxury goods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics)
- Fashion and Design
Transportation and Logistics
- Aeronautics
- Airport
- Maritime
- Transportation
Finance and Services
- Banks
- Insurance
- Mass Retail
- Specialty Retail & Consumer Goods
Our Approach
A rigorous and personalized approach
At HBE Avocats, our partners take a personal interest in handling each case, thereby ensuring that our clients receive exceptional quality and responsiveness.
Drawing on our team’s solid expertise and multidisciplinary approach, our philosophy is:
CUSTOM-MADE
We identify your needs and precisely define the legal issue.
ADAPTED
We develop the most effective strategy to secure your operations.
OPTIMISÉE
We prioritize the legal and economic effectiveness of each solution.
DEVELOPED
We handle every case with diligence, confidentiality, and responsiveness.
Our Values
The principles that guide our commitment
At HBE Avocats, our legal practice is grounded in core values that shape everything we do and define our firm’s identity. True to these principles, we are committed to thoroughly exploring all available legal and judicial avenues, utilizing all necessary legal means to achieve solutions that are reliable, effective, and fully tailored to our clients’ expectations.
Expertise and Commitment
We draw on cutting-edge legal expertise, provided by a multidisciplinary team of highly qualified attorneys who are fully committed to the rigorous analysis and monitoring of each case.
Efficiency and Loyalty
We prioritize legal strategies that are relevant, pragmatic, and results-oriented, while strictly adhering to our commitments and maintaining unwavering loyalty to our clients’ interests.
Humanity and Team Spirit
Convinced that law is, above all, a human endeavor, we promote a collaborative approach based on internal solidarity and a thoughtful understanding of our clients’ challenges.
Listening and Trust
We prioritize active listening and building a relationship of trust in order to effectively assist our clients in resolving their legal issues.
Our Team
Experienced attorneys by your side
With offices in Cameroon and Paris, we assist individuals, businesses, and investors with their international transactions. Our knowledge of the legal environments in Africa and Europe enables us to provide consistent, reliable support tailored to the realities of each market.
Alvine Bélise HAPPI
Attorney, Managing Partner
Sylvie BEBOHI EBONGO
Attorney, Managing Partner

