18 September 2020

LEX Africa wins Network/Alliance of the Year at the African Legal Awards 2020

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The announcement of being winners in the category of Network/Alliance of the year at this year’s African Legal Awards, has LEX Africa and its members feeling delighted and proud!

Chairman Pieter Steyn says, ”We wish to thank our members for their contributions and to the management team for their excellent work which has led us to further recognition in the legal industry.”

We would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate our Kenyan member Kaplan & Stratton for being ‘Highly Commended’ in the Employment Law Team of the Year category as well as to all members who were shortlisted in this year’s awards.

  • Employment Law Team of the Year – Kaplan & Stratton
  • M&A Team of the Year – ECM – CGA Associados
  • Specialist Law Firm of the Year – FB Attorneys
  • Transportation and Infrastructure Team of the Year – Kaplan & Stratton

This showcases the expert knowledge and expertise on the ground in each of our 26 member countries.

Congratulations to all other winners in this year’s awards and a big thank you to Law.com and the African Legal Awards judges for recognising the alliance, we are truly grateful.

For a full list of winners click here

Watch the awards ceremony here

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