Capacity building Programme on Public Procurement Dispute Management

As part of our firm's ongoing commitment to strengthening institutional capacity in public procurement, our Founding Partner Dr Bakary Dramé delivered a five-day capacity building programme on Public Procurement Dispute Management from 27 to 31 July 2026 in La Rochelle, France. The programme was organised by Forhom SAS and brought together public procurement professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in preventing and resolving contractual disputes.

The programme provided an in-depth analysis of the legal and practical dimensions of dispute management throughout the public procurement cycle. Participants explored both preventive and adjudicative mechanisms designed to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of disputes arising during the performance of public contracts.

The programme covered, among other topics:

• Contractual claims and claims management in public procurement;

• Conciliation as an amicable dispute resolution mechanism;

• Mediation in public contracts;

• Dispute Boards as proactive tools for dispute avoidance and early resolution;

• Arbitration in public procurement and public contracts; and

• Judicial litigation involving public procurement contracts.

Designed with a strong practical focus, the programme combined legal analysis, comparative perspectives, case studies, interactive discussions and practical exercises. Participants examined best practices for managing contractual disputes, mitigating legal and financial risks, and selecting the most appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms depending on the nature and complexity of each case.

This engagement reflects our firm's recognised expertise in public procurement law, public-private partnerships (PPPs), international arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Through advisory services, legal representation and executive training, we support governments, contracting authorities, development partners, international organisations and private sector clients in strengthening procurement systems, improving contract management and promoting sound public governance.

We are grateful to Forhom SAS

for its confidence in our firm and to all participants for their active engagement, insightful discussions and commitment throughout the programme.

Our firm remains committed to supporting institutions worldwide through high-level legal advisory services and capacity-building initiatives that promote transparent, efficient and resilient public procurement systems.

Demo Horizon Participated in a Discussion on the Future of Careers in Football in Mali

Demo Horizon took part in the Mali Football Awards Weekend through a presentation by its Founder and Managing Partner, Bakary Dramé, during a panel discussion focused on the professional opportunities offered by the football industry to Malian youth.

This event brought together several key players in the sports sector to discuss a common goal: how can soccer be made a true driver of economic, social, and professional development for young people?

On this occasion, our Managing Partner spoke on the topic:

“Securing the contractual ecosystem and educating youth on the legal realities of transfers”

His presentation highlighted the growing importance of legal issues in modern soccer, particularly in a context marked by the internationalization of athletic careers and the increasing frequency of player transfers.

Beyond athletic performance, the sustainable development of soccer also depends on the quality of its legal framework, governance, and mechanisms for protecting athletes.

This participation is part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to promoting best practices in governance and the professionalization of the sports sector on the continent.

Demo Horizon Attends Feignies/Aulnoye vs SR Colmar Match (National 2)

Demo Horizon recently attended the National 2 match between Feignies/Aulnoye and SR Colmar, held on Saturday, April 3.

The match notably featured two promising Malian U23 international players representing each team:

• Abdoulaye Gory, goalscorer for Feignies/Aulnoye

• Lassine Soumaoro, central defender for SR Colmar

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Beyond the sporting performance, this encounter highlights the growing presence and impact of African talents within European leagues, as well as the increasing professional and structural demands they face throughout their careers.

In this context, Demo Horizon reaffirms its commitment to supporting sports stakeholders — particularly high-potential young athletes — through rigorous legal guidance and tailored strategic advisory at every stage of their professional journey.

This field presence reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to staying closely connected to the realities of the sports industry and to actively contributing to the structuring and safeguarding of athletes’ career paths.