June 11th, 2025, Brussels – Kinshasa – Kolwezi
The Brussels-based law firm DALDEWOLF, founded in 1958 and operating in Kinshasa since 2018, has announced the opening of a new office in Kolwezi, the capital of Lualaba province. The news was shared by Laetitia De Smet, the firm’s co-managing partner, who emphasised the firm’s commitment to supporting economic actors in one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s key economic regions.
A STRATEGIC LOCAL PRESENCE
This expansion of DALDEWOLF’s footprint in the DRC reflects the firm’s determination to remain close to its clients in a strategic location. On the ground, attorney Loïs DUBU will lead the Kolwezi office, ensuring direct proximity to local businesses and institutions.
A UNIQUE AND RECOGNISED SERVICE OFFERING
DALDEWOLF stands out for its integrated legal services spanning Europe and Africa, delivered by a team of lawyers active in both Belgium and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This dual presence allows the firm to provide effective cross-border legal support, with full command of both local and international legal environments.
The firm is also known for its high service standards, praised by the market for their rigour, responsiveness, client-focused approach, and ethical business vision.
Another key asset is the profile of its lawyers, many of whom have a strong scientific background and significant international experience, particularly in international arbitration. This expertise enhances the firm’s ability to handle complex, high-technicality matters in a globalised environment.
KOLWEZI, AT THE HEART OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
Kolwezi is the epicentre of the mining industry. The city also benefits from significant energy potential, supporting the rise of infrastructure projects and driving the growth of a diversified economic ecosystem including SMEs, industries, education, banking, and insurance.
According to senior partner Patrick De Wolf, a member of the Brussels and Kinshasa/Matete Bars, “Lualaba province is also emerging as a major logistics and trade hub, thanks to its strategic geographic position near several neighbouring countries and along the Lobito Corridor. The growth of conference tourism further reflects the ongoing economic diversification. DALDEWOLF is eager to support this momentum.”
A CLEAR AMBITION: SUPPORTING INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT
With the launch of its Kolwezi office, DALDEWOLF reaffirms its ambition to be a trusted legal partner for entrepreneurs in the DRC, particularly in strategic regions such as Lualaba. The firm aims to actively contribute to the legal structuring of innovative projects and to the safeguarding of investments.