Mr. Pierre L. Yanogo is a respected Burkinabè lawyer and Partner specialising in business law, with extensive experience advising national and multinational companies on complex legal and regulatory matters. His practice spans competition law, trademark protection, corporate law and commercial transactions, with a strong focus on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions. He is widely recognised for his ability to navigate sophisticated legal frameworks while aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives.
Mr. Yanogo regularly assists clients in negotiating and structuring commercial contracts governed by OHADA law, national investment codes and regional economic regulations, including UEMOA and ECOWAS. In addition to transactional advisory work, he represents clients in litigation, particularly in matters involving white-collar crime, social law and commercial disputes. His expertise and leadership have been recognised by Chambers and Partners Global, and the firm he co-founded has been identified among the leading African law firms making a mark in 2019.
Areas of Expertise
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- Taxation
- Competition Law
- Trademark Protection
- Commercial Contracts (OHADA Law)
- White-Collar Crime
- Social and Commercial Litigation
Professional Experience
- Partner at Yanogo-Bobson, advising national and multinational companies on business and regulatory matters.
- Negotiates and structures commercial agreements under OHADA law, investment codes and regional economic regulations (UEMOA, ECOWAS).
- Represents clients in commercial, social and white-collar crime litigation.
- Recognised for combining strong technical expertise with practical and strategic legal advice.
Education & Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Business Law – University of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).
- Specialized Higher Studies Diploma (DESS) in Business Law – University of Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso).
- Training in Private International Law – International Academy of Law, The Hague (Netherlands).
- Research in European Union Law – University of Ouagadougou and University of Rennes II (France).
Notable Matters / Representative Work
- Advised national and multinational companies on complex business law matters, including competition and corporate structuring.
- Negotiated and implemented commercial contracts governed by OHADA law and regional economic regulations.
- Represented clients in high-stakes commercial, social and white-collar crime disputes.
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Academic research in European Union law conducted in collaboration with the University of Ouagadougou and the University of Rennes II (France).
- Contributor to legal thought and professional discussions on business law and regional economic regulation.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Former Member of the Burkina Faso Bar Association Council (2015–2018);
- Member of the Constitutional Commission responsible for drafting the Constitution of the Fifth Republic of Burkina Faso (2016-2017).
Awards & Rankings
- Recognised by Chambers and Partners Global as a leading lawyer in his field.
- Co-founder of a firm identified among the best African law firms making their mark in 2019.
