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UGGC Africa and M. Firon & Co. join forces to form Firon-UGGC Africa

UGGC Africa and M. Firon & Co. join forces to form Firon-UGGC Africa

The Moroccan subsidiary of UGGC Avocats has joined forces with Israeli firm M. Firon & Co. to create a joint platform to facilitate investments in both markets.
Portugal´s CMS Rui Pena & Arnaut reinforces its Africa team

Portugal´s CMS Rui Pena & Arnaut reinforces its Africa team

CMS Rui Pena & Arnaut has recruited Maria Figueiredo from Miranda & Associados to reinforce its Portuguese-speaking Africa team, coordinated by Alberto Galhardo Simões.
Africa embraces the cryptocurrency revolution

Africa embraces the cryptocurrency revolution

Many see blockchain and cryptocurrencies as the next technological revolution to disrupt society. Alongside improved security, decentralized structure and transparency come the pro...
South Africa: Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa join forces

South Africa: Asafo & Co. and Lawtons Africa join forces

Asafo & Co. has extended its reach in Africa after concluding a partnership agreement with 70-lawyer Johannesburg-based firm, Lawtons Africa.
Africa’s International Law Firm ASAFO & Co. Recruits Two New Faces

Africa’s International Law Firm ASAFO & Co. Recruits Two New Faces

Of counsel Kawtar Raji-Briand and partner Alain Gauvin have joined ASAFAO & Co., a recently established international law firm entirely dedicated to the African market, the fir...
Airbus Hires New Vice-President for African Market

Airbus Hires New Vice-President for African Market

The chairman and co-founder of the investment bank one2five advisory, Benoît Chervalier , has joined Airbus’s African and Middle Eastern team in Dubai as vice-president. Chervalie...
Africa’s Largest Biomass Power Plant to Open its Doors in 2023

Africa’s Largest Biomass Power Plant to Open its Doors in 2023

Biovéa Energie SA and the Ivory Coast have signed a 25-year concession contract for the construction and use of a new biomass power plant in Ayebo.
Outstanding Stock Exchange Entrance for First African Unicorn

Outstanding Stock Exchange Entrance for First African Unicorn

African e-commerce company Jumia has become the first startup from Africa to list on a major global exchange.
DLA Piper initiates presence in African region with office launch in Casablanca

DLA Piper initiates presence in African region with office launch in Casablanca
Dentons Strengthens in Africa

Dentons Strengthens in Africa

Ever since its association with Ugandan Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), Dentons has confirmed its position in Africa. Now, after having worked together for a long time, the Uga...
DLA Piper fortifies African presence with Angolan expansion

DLA Piper fortifies African presence with Angolan expansion

DLA Piper has announced that its network in Africa now comprises 15 firms, with the addition of ADCA in Angola.
Cathay and AfricInvest Launch New Pan-African Venture Fund

Cathay and AfricInvest Launch New Pan-African Venture Fund

The two capital-investment companies are targeting $168 million for the venture capital fund of Cathay AfricInvest Innovation.
Norton Rose Fulbright Expands African Footprint With Two New Alliances

Norton Rose Fulbright Expands African Footprint With Two New Alliances

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright is continuing to expand in Africa, having negotiated a strategic alliance with Ugandan firm Shonubi Musoke & Co Advocates and Zimbabwe’s G...
African Continental Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect

African Continental Free Trade Agreement Comes Into Effect

Thursday, May 30th 2019 will go down in history as the day the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came into effect. AfCFTA will officially enter into force during the ne...