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It is not what you know…it is who you know and where you know them.
Key attributes of our Africa team
Critical Mass
Knowledge base of nearly 50+ legal
professionals, including English, Arabic, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
speakers. Through Centurion Plus we can access lawyers in every country in
Africa.
Experience
Representation of both African and international
clients in a broad range of industries. Our focus has been on the energy
sector, but we have diversified our offering without losing our focus. We have
a dedicated oil and gas practice which is unrivalled.
Local Knowledge
Our lawyers have a strong understanding of the subtleties of doing business
in each of the different countries across the continent, of the OHADA legal
system, as well as of the methods of limiting political risks (such as the use
of bilateral investment treaties and insurance).
Local Networks
We have strong relationships with law firms
across Africa, which enables us to provide the advice clients require, whether
in a single African country or on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Our networks
expand beyond legal advisers to include key industry service providers.
Global Network
The group has close contacts across North
America, Europe and Asia – representing some of the most major trade corridors
with the continent.
Country contacts
We know all the key stakeholders in the local industries. In Africa, as with any market, knowing who you are dealing with is crucial.