Baba Hady Thiam is the Founder and Managing Partner of Thiam & Associés, and a dual-qualified lawyer admitted to both the Guinean and Paris Bars. His practice focuses on commercial and corporate law, with a strong emphasis on mining, energy and infrastructure projects. He advises project sponsors, governments, and financial institutions on the structuring, development, and financing of mining projects, infrastructure projects and large-scale energy projects, particularly in hydropower and solar energy. Baba Hady also provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, and related dispute resolution.
Practice Areas
- Mining
- Energy & Infrastructure Projects (Hydropower, Solar, etc.)
- Commercial & Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Restructuring
- Project Financing & Development
- Dispute Resolution
Professional Experience
- Founder & Managing Partner at Thiam & Associés, providing strategic legal advice to international and regional clients.
- Previously worked at Gide Loyrette Nouel, Paris, and Dechert LLP.
- Advises governments, financial institutions, and project sponsors on energy and infrastructure matters.
Education & Qualifications
- Master’s in Business Law, University of Bordeaux Montesquieu IV
- Master’s in Public Law, University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Master’s in Business and Tax Law, University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas
- Master’s in Banking and Finance Law, University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School, 2024
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Admitted to the Guinean Bar
- Admitted to the Paris Bar
Awards & Rankings
- Chambers Global 2024 Band 1 – recognized for OHADA expertise and exceptional client service
- IFLR1000 Tier 1 and Market Leader – General Business Law, 2025
- Jeune Afrique #100 Legal Powerlist – Top five in Africa, #1 among all-African law firms, 2025
- Ranked 4th in 2024 and 2025 in the 100 Legal Powerlist (Africa Business+ / Jeune Afrique).
- Named Lawyer of the Year in the “Deal of the Year” category by Africa Business+ in 2024.
- Awarded in 2021: Best African Business Lawyer.
