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 activity 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 Group 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.
Established team in the Africa projects space, acting on developments in the energy, mining and infrastructure sectors. CHAMBERS AFRICA-WIDE, PROJECTS & ENERGY, 2021
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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2020
TXF Perfect 10 Deals of the Year
Cairo Monorail project
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2019
IJGlobal Awards
European and African Legal Adviser of the Year
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2019
Structured Retail Products Africa Awards
Best Law Firm
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2019
Partnership Awards (Europe, the Middle East and Africa)
Silver Legal Advisor of the Year
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2019
The Times Best Law Firms
Top firm for Energy and Renewables
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2019
Client Choice Awards
Best Provider to Mining, Oil & Gas
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2021
Legal 500 Foreign Firms
Recognised practice in Tunisia
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2021
Legal 500 Foreign Firms
Recognised practice in Algeria
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2021
Legal 500 Foreign Firms
Recognised practice in Morocco
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2021
Chambers Africa-wide
Recognised practice in Projects & Energy
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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