Laurence Elong-Mbassi

Laurence Elong Mbassi is an experienced legal professional specializing in tax and legal services across Africa. Currently serving as an Arbitre at the Centre de Médiation et d'Arbitrage du GICAM since November 2022 and as Arbitre agréé at CMAP since January 2021, Laurence is also the Founding Partner of Lem&Co, an Africa-focused law firm. Previous roles include significant positions at Wave, GFA Consulting Limited, STC Partners, Ernst & Young Société d'Avocats, and Baker & MacKenzie, where Laurence provided extensive tax assistance and developed impactful legal frameworks for international companies operating in Africa. Academic qualifications include a Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat from Paris Bar School and advanced degrees in tax and corporate law from prestigious institutions in Paris.