For any international business or investor, Africa presents a continent of immense opportunity. However, navigating its 54 diverse legal and regulatory landscapes can feel like a monumental task. How do you ensure compliance, manage transactions, and resolve disputes across multiple jurisdictions with confidence?
This is the exact challenge LEX Africa was founded to solve in 1993. As the continent’s first and largest legal alliance, our mission has always been to provide a single, trusted gateway to premier legal services across Africa.
Today, we are proud to announce a significant expansion of our Alliance, reinforcing our commitment to offering clients unparalleled local experience, expertise and cross-border capability. By welcoming three distinguished law firms from Somalia, Burkina Faso, and the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville), the LEX Africa Alliance now comprises 32 leading firms and more than 600 expert lawyers. This strategic growth further solidifies our position as a Band 1 Leading Regional Law Firm Network, as recognised by Chambers and Partners.
A Strategic Expansion to Meet Evolving Market Needs
Our growth is about strategically enhancing our ability to serve you where it matters most. The addition of our new members deepens our expertise in three new countries and key sectors and opens up access to some of Africa’s most dynamic and challenging markets. Each new firm was selected for its proven leadership, expertise, deep local knowledge, and commitment to best professional legal practice and standards.
Introducing Our New Member Firms
Somalia -Just Legal Services
As Somalia’s first modern law firm, Just Legal Services (JLS) represents a landmark addition to our Alliance, opening a crucial gateway in the Horn of Africa. Established in 2010, JLS advises on all aspects of Somali law including government policy, employment law, investment structuring and access to justice initiatives in a rapidly evolving legal landscape. With offices in Mogadishu and Hargeisa, their expertise provides international investors and businesses with a reliable legal partner to navigate Somalia’s emerging market opportunities with confidence.
Burkina Faso – Cabinet Yanogo Bobson
With nearly two decades of experience, Cabinet Yanogo Bobson is a powerhouse in West African business law. Their deep expertise in corporate law, mining and energy, finance, and dispute resolution directly addresses the needs of investors in the region’s important resource sectors.
The firm is a trusted advisor to foreign investors, financial institutions, and public bodies, and has played an active role in shaping national and regional legal reforms. Their membership of our Alliance brings invaluable, sector-specific insight to our clients operating in Francophone West Africa, strengthening our capabilities in complex commercial transactions, regulatory matters and dispute resolution.
Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) – Bembelly & Associés
Bembelly & Associés provides experienced and expert legal counsel in one of Central Africa’s most critical investment landscapes. With a strong focus on the oil, gas, mining, and extractive industries, the firm is an authority on corporate law, OHADA regulations, arbitration and taxation.
Their lawyers are not only practitioners but also respected legal scholars who contribute to policy development. For clients in the energy and natural resources sectors, Bembelly & Associés offers sophisticated, nuanced advice essential for navigating the legal and regulatory environment of the Congo.
The Enhanced LEX Africa Advantage: What This Means for Your Business
This expansion translates into direct, tangible benefits for our clients:
- Expanded Regional Coverage: Businesses gain seamless access to trusted legal expertise in previously underrepresented markets, enabling smoother execution of cross-border projects and resolving legal issues.
- Deepened Industry Expertise: Leverage specialised knowledge in high-growth sectors like mining, energy, and finance, ensuring your business is guided by lawyers who understand your industry’s unique challenges.
- A True “One-Stop Shop”: Our integrated Alliance allows you to manage all your African legal needs through a single point of contact, ensuring consistent quality, ethical practice, and practical, business-focused solutions.
For over 32 years, LEX Africa has been committed to building long-term relationships and helping clients succeed across the continent. This expansion is the latest step in our journey to be Africa’s premier legal partner.
Your Gateway to Legal Excellence in Africa
For over 32 years, LEX Africa has been committed to helping businesses successfully navigate Africa’s legal landscape through strong local expertise and trusted regional collaboration.
The addition of new members in Somalia, Burkina Faso and the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) marks another important step in strengthening the Alliance’s ability to support clients across Africa.
Whether entering new markets, managing cross-border transactions, or resolving complex regulatory challenges and disputes, LEX Africa provides the legal expertise and local insight businesses need to succeed.For more information about the LEX Africa Alliance and its member firms, or to explore how the Alliance can support your business across Africa, contact us today.
