Georgiev & partners Law Firm
Georgiev & Partners together with Marigo & Partners Attends the 2nd West Africa Compliance and Risk Officers Summit in Lomé, Togo – July 8–9, 2025
Georgiev & Partners Law Firm is pleased to announce its active participation in the 2nd Grande Rencontre des Compliance & Risk Officers d’Afrique de l’Ouest, held in Lomé, Togo, on July 8–9, 2025. Represented by an associate lawyer from our Luxembourg office, the firm joined over 500 professionals from across Africa, Europe, and beyond to discuss critical developments in the fields of compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), and counter-financing of terrorism (CFT).
A Strategic Platform for Compliance Excellence in Africa
Organized by the Togolese Association of Compliance Officers (ATCO), the summit brought together key stakeholders in the financial and legal sectors, including:
- Compliance officers from major banks and financial institutions
- Legal experts and regulators
- Representatives from Interpol, the European Union, and regional stock exchanges
- Civil society actors and anti-corruption bodies
With participants from over 42 countries, the summit served as a high-level forum for dialogue, collaboration, and policy alignment in response to evolving global compliance standards.
Key Topics and Strategic Importance
The 2025 edition focused on strengthening regional cooperation in West Africa to address key issues such as:
- The persistent presence of 12 African nations on the FATF grey list
- Implementation challenges in AML/CFT frameworks
- Technological innovation in compliance (risk mapping, crypto monitoring)
- Cross-border harmonization of compliance regulations
- Public-private cooperation for financial integrity
By addressing both operational and structural compliance issues, the summit emphasized a shift from mere regulatory box-ticking to a culture of real transparency and institutional accountability.
Georgiev & Partners: Contributing to Global Compliance Dialogue
At Georgiev & Partners, we recognize that compliance and risk governance are not only legal obligations but also strategic assets for our clients, especially those operating across jurisdictions. Our presence at the Lomé summit reflects:
- Our firm’s engagement with international compliance networks
- Our commitment to supporting clients in aligning with FATF, EU, and regional regulations
- Our active role in advising on AML/CFT strategy, risk management, and governance compliance
Through participation in events such as this, our legal team remains at the forefront of legal and regulatory trends affecting cross-border business, financial institutions, and multinational clients.
Looking Ahead: Enhancing Compliance Capacity in Emerging Markets
As Togo and other West African nations position themselves as future compliance hubs, events like the Grande Rencontre reaffirm the importance of global legal cooperation and dialogue. For our clients operating in or engaging with the African market, Georgiev & Partners stands ready to:
- Provide regulatory insight and legal due diligence
- Assist with compliance audits and risk assessments
- Guide corporate entities through AML/CFT controls and reporting frameworks
📍 For more information on how Georgiev & Partners can assist your business in matters of international compliance, please contact our offices in Luxembourg or Sofia.