Our premium Africa practice has been built over 30 years and is serviced by partners from across our global network of offices, including Johannesburg.
With experience advising in all of Africa's 54 jurisdictions and across all key industry sectors, we have a thorough understanding of the continent's local and regional legal systems, business practices, local cultures and socio-political considerations, and of the issues and realities of doing business in Africa.
The combination of our full-service multi-industry expertise, deep Africa experience and know-how ensures we can provide a real value added service to our clients in Africa, for both new entrants to these exciting markets or established operators alike.
We are ranked in tier one by Chambers Global for Africa-wide Projects & Energy, Mining & Minerals, Dispute Resolution, TMT and Corporate & Commercial: OHADA Specialists. Six of our partners are also singled out by Chambers Global 2019 as leading individuals for Africa-wide Projects & Energy—more than any other firm in this category.
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Expertise in Africa
Please click on the relevant areas of the map below to view examples of our experience in all of the countries throughout Africa.
Recent Experience
Our expert teams across sectors and practice areas provide a diverse range of legal knowledge to our clients in the region
IHS Holding Limited (IHS)
Advising on its acquisition of Helios Towers Nigeria Limited from HTN Towers.
Willis Towers Watson
Advising on the sale of its entire shareholdings in businesses in 15 African markets
CMOC
Advising on the acquisition of Freeport's indirect 56% interest in the world-class Tenke Fungurume mine in DRC for US$2.65 billion.
Vitol SA
Advising on its US$7 billion oil and gas project in Ghana with ENI supplying gas for power generation.
Southern African Power Pool Coordination Centre
Advising on the Botswana-South Africa (BOSA) transmission line.
EDF, IFC and Government of Cameroon
Advising on the development of the Nachtigal Hydroelectric Project in Cameroon.
Accolades
Chambers Global 2019
Africa-wide Projects & Energy
Market commentators appreciate that "they go beyond the legal analysis to provide practical advice on working in Africa. It's a very complete service."
Chambers Global 2019
Africa-wide Corporate & Commercial – OHADA Specialists
This "superb" firm is widely endorsed by sources for its "historic presence" in the region and its "knowledge of the local environment," with one interviewee noting: "There is no doubt that they are strong in OHADA law."
Chambers Global 2019
Africa-wide Corporate/M&A
Clients appreciate the group for its "very good responsiveness and customer service. The advice is commercially focused and their people are excellent to deal with."
Chambers Global 2019
South Africa – Projects & Energy
The team is considered a "very strong" player in the market, with sources noting its growing involvement and international platform.
Chambers Global 2019
Africa-wide Banking & finance
Well-regarded global firm with an impressive track record in financial transactions in the commercial and projects arenas. Widely acknowledged for its depth of expertise in the infrastructure, natural resources and energy sectors, with an emphasis on capital markets and project financing matters. Benefits from a strong international brand, with a burgeoning presence in South Africa.
Chambers Global 2018
Africa-wide Dispute Resolution
Hugely distinguished global firm with an imposing bench of practitioners well placed to deal with an array of contentious matters. Offers leading expertise in both francophone and anglophone Africa, with a prestigious client base including eminent government entities, leading financial institutions and multinational companies. Benefits from a burgeoning presence in South Africa through its Johannesburg office and offers significant experience across the oil and gas, construction and mining sectors.