Jean-Michel TRÉSOR

• Company Overview: SIA Avocats (Brussels and Kinshasa)

In Belgium:

• Advises clients on legal matters involving corporate and business law, contract law, commercial law, and commercial dispute resolution.
• Represents corporate clients in transactions, including mergers, corporate housekeeping, acquisitions (shares and assets), and restructuring initiatives.

In Kinshasa:

• Provides tailored legal support in OHADA law, banking regulations, anti-money laundering compliance, and the acquisition of banking licenses.
• Specializes in structuring cross-border transactions, public procurement, and regulatory compliance across industries including finance and infrastructure.

• Company Overview: Multinational corporation focused on engineering and maintenance solutions for industrial and maritime sectors.
• Acted as the interim legal head for a multinational corporation focused on engineering and maintenance solutions for industrial and maritime sectors.
• Negotiated strategic commercial contracts, including supply chain agreements, licensing deals, and partnerships.
• Reviewed and advised on terms and conditions for international sales and procurement, ensuring compliance with local and international trade regulations.
• Managed export-import compliance and technology transfer frameworks for projects spanning the USA and Asia-Pacific regions, including Australia and Singapore.
• Provided counsel on corporate governance, corporate housekeeping, and the alignment of legal policies with operational objectives.
• Multinational corporation focused on engineering and maintenance solutions for industrial and maritime sectors.

• Led the design and implementation of operational frameworks to streamline the delivery of legal services across 13 African countries.
• Coordinated contributions from local legal experts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regional laws, particularly in corporate, OHADA, telecommunications, and digital law.
• Developed tools and processes to simplify regulatory compliance for multinational businesses operating on the African continent.
• Acted as a liaison between departments (sales, product development, partnerships, and finance) to optimize business operations and mitigate legal risks.

• Played a pivotal role in strategic initiatives, including the privatization and divestment of state-owned enterprises in the telecommunications and energy sectors.
• Assisted in negotiating complex contracts and restructuring agreements for large-scale infrastructure projects in Africa.
• Managed cross-border debt recovery efforts involving sovereign African debtors, navigating multilayered legal and political challenges.
• Provided counsel on the public procurement process for deploying Wi-Fi 6 infrastructures in public institutions across African nations.

• Oversaw the evaluation and management of contractual and regulatory risks in collaborations with global technology and payment giants such as Meta (Facebook), AWS, Microsoft Azure, Tencent, and Mastercard.
• Developed and implemented GDPR compliance strategies across Booking.com's global operations, integrating legal requirements with operational workflows.
• Advised on the restructuring of data-sharing arrangements, focusing on compliance with EU data protection laws.
• Supported negotiations for high-stakes contracts involving digital infrastructure and technological solutions.

• Delivered comprehensive legal advice to Australian businesses investing in African markets, with a focus on structuring investment vehicles and mitigating risks.
• Supported clients in negotiating and executing cross-border acquisitions, ensuring alignment with local regulatory frameworks.
• Advised on legal strategies for critical business disputes and provided guidance on risk management for investment projects.

• Provided end-to-end legal support in corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, capital increases, shareholder agreements, and debt restructuring.
• Drafted and negotiated a wide range of commercial contracts, including IT and telecom agreements, infrastructure development contracts, and asset purchase agreements.
• Represented clients in insolvency proceedings, asset-backed financing, and equity transactions.
• Led litigation and arbitration proceedings involving corporate disputes, commercial conflicts, and financial transactions.

• Supported financial sector clients in litigation involving credit insurance contracts and disputes.
• Advised on the design and regulatory compliance of innovative banking and insurance products, aligning with operational constraints and legal requirements.