It is often said that doing business in Africa offers unique opportunities and challenges. We are one of the most active law firms in Africa and it is our experience that, in order to see the opportunities and address the challenges, it is necessary to understand the cultural, economic and political nuances that exist across this vast and diverse continent. Our strong and comprehensive presence across the African continent gives us this critical local know-how.

DLA Piper Africa has offices in 20 countries across the continent, offering clients unrivalled coverage. This comprehensive offering is the result of over 15 years of commitment and experience in Africa, combined with long-standing relationships with national firms, many dating back to the 1990s. These firms have now been brought together as DLA Piper Africa, and we also have over 200 Africa lawyers who work on Africa-related matters from our commercial hubs around the world. Our commitment to Africa is steadfast.

With the benefit of our global reach and strong local market knowledge, we deliver legal services to a broad range of clients including: project sponsors; governments; parastatals; EPC and O&M contractors; off-takers; and banking and financial institutions in the renewables, power, oil and gas, telecommunications, infrastructure and mining sectors.

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