Oliver Kabongo

Oliver Kabongo is a seasoned corporate lawyer with over 11 years of experience, specialising in cross-border and tech-focused mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Recognised for his expertise, Oliver has been listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Australia edition) for corporate law and M&A since 2022. Throughout his career, he has successfully advised on the sale and acquisition of private companies, including transactions involving private equity, venture capital-backed M&A, and family or founder-owned exits.

Oliver holds a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Marketing, and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. His academic excellence earned him the prestigious Golden Key Award, which honors the top 15% of achievers.

A bi-lingual global citizen, Oliver has lived and worked in various countries, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Africa, Australia, and the United Kingdom. He is deeply passionate about the economic emancipation of the DRC and is committed to contributing to its development.

In addition to his legal career, Oliver is an entrepreneur at heart. He has launched several businesses in the tech and education sectors and has made strategic investments in start-ups.