Africa
With intricate knowledge of Africa’s distinct cultural qualities and unique business environment, our highly regarded Africa-related practice helps clients with interests in the region to navigate legal and commercial issues across the business landscape.
Our team of legal experts advise from a local and global perspective, viewing issues pragmatically, proactively, and commercially. As trusted advisors, we use our local and international knowledge to further and protect our clients’ interests, often engaged as key advisors on complex multi-jurisdictional projects, transactions, or disputes.
Spencer West lawyers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, work alongside our Africa-based team on behalf of clients involved in some of the fastest growing sectors on the continent. We have fostered close working relationships with leading African law firms and third-party professional advisors, enabling us to work collaboratively across the region.
We advise companies, financial institutions, family offices, investors, and individuals, on the opportunities and challenges presented by the continent, offering support across sectors as diverse as construction, renewable energy, power, oil and gas, natural resources, infrastructure, financial services and regulation, agriculture, manufacturing, TMT, real estate, education, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare.
Our international offices are often involved in pro bono work and community initiatives across Africa.