Barrister Besong Akumosogo Collins

Besong Akumosogo Collins, Esq. is a dynamic and skilled Advocate, duly recognized by the Cameroon Bar Association, with a specialized focus on the rapidly evolving sectors of financial technology (Fintech), payment services, and regulated gaming. His practice is dedicated to providing strategic, commercially astute legal counsel that enables clients to navigate complex regulatory frameworks, secure necessary licenses, and achieve operational compliance in the Cameroon, CEMAC and WAEMU regional markets. With a proven track record of advising both established and emerging companies, Besong is distinguished by his ability to translate intricate legal requirements into actionable business strategies.

His expertise is particularly strong in the legal structuring and regulatory onboarding of fintech companies and payment service providers. This work encompasses the full lifecycle of payment services, from initial market entry strategy to compliance with COBAC and BCEAO regulations governing e-money issuance. He has a practical understanding of operational models for digital payment products, the safeguarding of customer funds, and navigating the critical banking relationships within this sector. Furthermore, Besong has direct experience managing application processes for regulatory approvals and licenses before Cameroonian authorities, which includes conducting comprehensive regulatory gap analyses and preparing robust application dossiers.

Beyond fintech, Besong has guided prominent international and local gaming and sports betting platforms through the stringent compliance landscape in Cameroon. His work in this highly regulated field includes advising on licensing requirements, advertising standards, and consumer protection obligations to ensure clients mitigate legal risks while maximizing market opportunities. His deep understanding of the regulatory expectations of key institutions makes him a valuable asset for any entity looking to launch or scale innovative services.

His representative experience includes advising DICE EMPRE FX LTD on the regulatory framework for its payment and financial services operations, providing ongoing compliance services to BAO TECHNOLOGIES and the leading sports betting platform SUPERGOOAL in Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, and Congo Brazzaville.