Nicolas has more than 10 years of experience on the African continent, with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo. He has a strong track record in guiding investments in the DRC from the very first steps to their on-the-ground implementation.

His principal area of expertise is the mining sector. Nicolas advises private and public mining players as well as subcontractors in their investments and operations. He is regularly on the ground, working together with our correspondent Kangulumba law firm.

Nicolas is well-versed in OHADA law as well as Congolese mining law. He has authored several articles on the legal framework applicable to natural resources in the DRC and is regularly invited to speak at conferences on the topic. His dedication to and expertise in DRC law have been recognized by Chambers & Partners, which ranks him amongst the DRC experts based abroad.

Nicolas works in French and English and has a good knowledge of Dutch.

He is a member of the World Association of Mining Lawyers.