Bertrand Montembault is a partner at international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills, based in the firm’s Paris office. He is qualified in France and has 30 years of experience helping clients on various aspects of their operations and projects in Francophone Africa, mainly in the mining and energy sectors. Bertrand was ranked in 11th position of Jeune Afrique’s Top 100 Legal Powerlist of the most influential lawyers in French-speaking Africa in 2021. Chambers Global ranks Bertrand as a leading lawyer for Africa-wide Projects & Energy (which includes mining & minerals) and Africa-wide Corporate & Commercial: OHADA Specialists.
11-13 June 2025
Grand Karavia Hotel, Lubumbashi, DRC
The key event for those looking to create influence and opportunities in the DRC and Copperbelt. Meet with
mining houses, investors. suppliers and other key stakeholders.
For more information please contact:
T: +27 21 700 3500
