Locations Ashurst in Africa
An international network with a strong focus on Africa
Ashurst's involvement with Africa dates back more than 110 years when, in 1907, one of our founding fathers, Sir Frank Crisp, drew up the agreements relating to the cutting of one of the largest diamonds in the world, the Cullinan diamond. Our practice in the region has grown rapidly since then and we regard Africa and the corporations and financial institutions who have operations there as a key part of our international practice.
Ashurst's Africa practice today brings together the extensive experience of more than 150 partners and associates across our global network of offices and is focused on servicing our clients' needs across the continent. We have developed in-depth knowledge of the legal systems, business life and cultural subtleties in the region.
Some of our clients active in Africa include ACWA Power, European Investment Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation, Iluka Resources, Newcrest Mining, Office National de l'Electricité et de l'Eau Potable (ONEE) of Morocco, Tullow Oil and Woodside Energy.
Very commercial … with "an unrivalled knowledge of the African market". LEGAL 500, 2018
Our Expertise
- Construction
- Corporate and M&A
- Debt Capital Markets
- Dispute Resolution
- Mining
- Oil & Gas
- Private Equity
- Project Finance
- Technology, Media & Telecommunications
- Transport
- Utilities
Recognition
As a leading international firm, we are proud to be recognised by clients and industry bodies for our achievements and the contributions we make
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2017
LegalCommunity Energy Awards
Law Firm of the Year: Renewables
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2016
IJ GLOBAL EUROPE & AFRICA AWARDS
Africa M&A Deal of the Year (Sierra Rutile)
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2015
Asian-MENA Counsel
Deal of the Year (Noor II and Noor III CSP IPPs)
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2017
Leaders League, Décideurs Juridiques
Leading for M&A and Corporate and Excellent for Oil & Gas and Mining, Natural Resources and Renewables
Latest legal updates
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sanctions briefing
16 Apr 2018 US imposes new Russian sanctions: what is different this time?
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business conduct & risk update
12 Jan 2018 Bribery and corruption: what now for 2018?
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INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
18 Dec 2017 Is the sun setting on BITs?
Key Contacts
We bring together lawyers of the highest calibre with the technical knowledge, industry experience and regional know-how to provide the incisive advice our clients need.
Enquiries
Please contact us with any requests for proposal or general queries related to our Africa Group.
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