Barrister Forcha Dave Achaleve

Barrister Forcha Dave, Esq. is a Cameroonian legal expert specializing in providing strategic counsel to the financial technology sector. With over ten years in practice and a robust background in corporate law, risk management, and international regulatory compliance, he is adept at guiding fintech startups and established companies through the complex legal landscapes of Cameroon and the wider OHADA region and CEMAC financial markets. His practice is built on a forward-thinking approach, combining deep traditional legal expertise with a certified understanding of modern challenges, including Decentralized Finance (DeFi), cryptocurrency, and Artificial Intelligence law.

Forcha Dave’s expertise spans several key areas. In Fintech & Digital Finance Advisory, he has proven experience advising cryptocurrency trading companies and DeFi platforms on local regulatory frameworks, corporate structure, and compliance.

His proficiency in Corporate & Commercial Law includes company incorporation, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate secretarial services under OHADA Uniform Acts. As a certified Governance, Risk and Compliance Professional (GRCP) and Integrated Risk Management Professional (IRMP) from OCEG, he offers authoritative counsel on Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management, advising clients on COBAC and UMEA regulations, Electronic Banking, Securities, and Foreign Exchange controls.

Furthermore, he is highly skilled in Contract & Due Diligence Management, including drafting and negotiating complex facility agreements, partnership contracts, and conducting comprehensive legal audits for international and local corporate clients. He also provides counsel to local and foreign financial institutions on all aspects of Banking & Finance law, including banking regulations, foreign borrowings, and capital financing.

Since 2020, Forcha Dave has acted as External Legal Counsel and Legal Consultant for a distinguished portfolio of international and regional clients, including HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY CAMEROON LTD, BITAFRIKA GHANA, YELLOW CARD CAMEROON, DICE EMPIRE FX LTD (operating in Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Senegal), and COSMOS EDUCATIONAL PRESS LTD.