Master Roland BEMBELLY is a highly respected Congolese lawyer with over 25 years of experience advising clients in mining, hydrocarbons, corporate transactions and commercial operations. Known for his deep industry insight and academic contributions, he has practiced in Paris, Bobigny and Pointe Noire and is recognized for his work in complex regulatory and arbitration matters. In addition to his legal practice, he is a published author and lecturer whose thought leadership strengthens legal understanding within the extractive industries.
Areas of Expertise
- Hydrocarbon Law
- Mining Law
- Corporate Law
- Commercial and Distribution Law
- OHADA Arbitration
Professional Experience
- Practiced law in Paris and Bobigny prior to joining the Pointe Noire Bar in 2009.
- Advises clients across the mining and oil and gas sectors on regulatory compliance, transactions and dispute resolution.
- Extensive experience in corporate structuring, commercial operations and OHADA arbitration.
- Recognised for strong sector knowledge and a strategic, academically informed approach to complex matters.
Education & Qualifications
- 15 July 2025: Admitted to the rank of Maître Assistant by CAMES; Lecturer at ENAM;
- 2015–2016: INSEEC – Master’s Degree in Taxation, Business Law, Corporate Management and Consulting;
- 1999–2000: Certificate of Aptitude for the Legal Profession (CAPA) and Oath Taking (France);
- 1999: PhD in Public Law – Paris X University (France). Dissertation: “The Postal Sector and Community Law”, supervised by Professor Michel BAZEX, defended on 3 May 1999 ;
- 1992–1993: DEA (Postgraduate Degree) in Economic Activities Law – University of Rouen (France). Research paper on: “The Reform of the Postal Sector in France”, supervised by Mr. Richard Moulin, Senior Lecturer at the University of Rouen;
- 1991–1992: Master’s Degree in Public Law – University of Rouen (France);
- 1988–1991: Bachelor’s Degree in Law – Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville (Republic of Congo).
Notable Matters / Representative Work
- Co author of a summary of subcontracting in Congo (2020).
- Published analysis of the Hydrocarbons Code in Congo (2019).
- Author of “Essentials of Mining Law” (2015).
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Multiple scholarly publications in hydrocarbon and mining law.
- Frequent speaker at conferences and professional forums.
- Lecturer at ENAM (hydrocarbon law, administrative law, legal drafting).
- Lecturer in law at the Faculty of Law, Marien Ngouabi University.
Professional Memberships & Affiliations
- Member of the Bar Council;
- Member of UniCongo (Union patronale et interprofessionnelle du Congo) ;
- Member of the Union des Français de l’Etranger (U.F.E), Pointe-Noire ;
- Former member of the Criminal Coordination Committee of the Seine-Saint-Denis Bar (France);
- Former member of the Syndicat des Avocats de France (SAF) ;
- Former member of the International Association of Young Lawyers (Union Internationale des Jeunes Avocats – UIA) ;
- Former Secretary-General of the Association of African Lawyers.
