Epanty Mbanda

Epanty Mbanda

Handle complex legal, regulatory and tax related issues in Cameroon
  • Antitrust Law, Bankruptcy, Business Law ...
  • Republic of Cameroon - Cameroon Bar Association
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Businesses and Startups turn to Epanty for complex legal and regulatory corporate compliance issues, including venture capital financing, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate strategic and tax related matters.

From inception to operational phase, Epanty has the relevant legal and regulatory compliance knowledge and experience for companies to thrive in whatever jurisdiction they find themselves.

As an Attorney-at-Law with several years of experence backed by trainings attended at the prestigious University of Harvard in the United States of America (USA) and in Nigeria during the 1st edition of Blockchain for Lawyers 101, Epanty has a deep understanding of emerging technologies such as Blockchain (Smart contracts), AI, Big Data, IoT, decentralized autonomous organizations and cryptocurrencies.

Epanty participates in awareness trainings and offers legal advice/opinion on all aspects of emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Crowdfunding on Blockchain platforms [Through Initial Coins Offering (ICO), Security Token Offering (STO) and Initial Exchange Offering (IEO)], Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Internet of Things (IoT) and autonomous systems.

Because of the above, Epanty has been involved in several AgricTech, FinTech, InsurTech, LegalTech and RegTech projects and joined several legal innovation communities such as the Legal Hackers Community and the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium.

E-business and software licensing, e-signatures, technology transfer, digital content acquisition, media and financial services as well as issues relating to emerging technologies such as Cybercriminality, Cybersecurity and Data Protection fall within his expertise.

Some industry specific publications include: Public Electronic Procurement in Cameroon: Using Smart Contracts on the Blockchain Technology and A law for Fintech within the CEMAC Zone: The right innovation at the right time.

Practice Areas
Antitrust Law
Bankruptcy
Debt Relief
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Immigration Law
Asylum, Citizenship, Deportation Defense, Family Visas, Immigration Appeals, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Intellectual Property
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Securities Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Republic of Cameroon - Cameroon Bar Association
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • French: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
4M Legal and Tax
- Current
Education
University of Douala, Cameroon
M.A. (2010) | Law
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Professional Associations
Republic of Cameroon - Cameroon Bar Association
Advocate Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A law for Fintech within the CEMAC Zone: The right innovation at the right time.
Lex Africa
Public Electronic Procurement in Cameroon: Using Smart Contracts on the Blockchain Technology
LinkedIn
Speaking Engagements
Keynote speaker, Workshop on the Stakes, Opportunities and Risk of Cryptocurrency in Cameroon, Yaounde - Cameroon
Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cameroon
On the 15th of November 2021, a workshop of Senior State Officials in view of regulating cryptocurrencies was organized by the Minister of Post and Telecommunications of Cameroon (MINPOTEL) under the theme: “Workshop on the Stakes, Opportunities, and Risk of Cryptocurrency in Cameroon ”. As leading stakeholders and Blockchain enthusiast, we were invited to make a presentation on Cryptocurrencies: experiences and lessons learned from abroad.
Certifications
Non Fungible Token (NFT) Talent
Frankfurt School Blockchain Center
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
4M Legal and Tax
Carrefour Lycee Bonamoussadi, P.O BOX : 4764,Douala
Douala, Littoral
Cameroon
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