OUR TEAM
The lawyers of DEMAIN Law Firm
Our Values, Our Mission
Excellence, ethics, integrity and commitment are at the very heart of our firm.
The solicitors’ oath is embedded in our daily practice in all circumstances: we act with the necessary rigour, conscientiousness and humanity towards all our clients.
Our mission is to practise law differently and with dedication.
DEMAIN prides itself on being an ‘impact law firm’ with a deep sense of solidarity and strong convictions in defending our clients’ interests and providing them with legal support.
Sarah SAMEUR
Founder of DEMAIN | Cabinet d'Avocats • Lawyer at the Paris Bar
Sarah Sameur is a lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar.
After developing significant experience within international institutions, including the European Commission, the European Investment Bank, and the African Development Bank, Sarah was admitted to the Paris Bar.
Building on several years of practice within leading international law firms, she founded DEMAIN | Cabinet d’Avocats in January 2023, guided by the belief that the law should serve both economic and social justice. She advises and represents clients engaged in transformative and impact-driven work in the field of human rights, with particular focus on criminal law, asylum law, international criminal law, and development finance, notably alongside international institutions and non-governmental organizations.
OUR TEAM
DEMAIN, the Law Firm committed to the public good
DEMAIN Law Firm specializes in areas that serve the public interest:
Advisory Services:
We provide advice on impact development financing in the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors in Africa and emerging markets, working alongside public entities, NGOs, and multilateral development finance institutions, all of which are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Litigation:
We provide legal assistance in the areas of criminal law, the law of armed conflict (asylum law and international humanitarian law), international criminal law, working alongside human rights organizations, NGOs, and/or individuals to defend human rights.
Tailor-made services with a holistic approach
