Areas of Expertise
Each LEX Africa member is a full-service law firm with expert knowledge and experience in local laws and the local business, political, cultural and economic environments. Our members and their lawyers are recognised by clients and major legal directories as leaders in various practice areas. Our lawyers tailor their services to each client’s needs to offer the most cost effective “one stop shop” for cross border and local legal solutions for each client’s African business and other activities. Some key services include:
Banking, Finance, Investment Funds & Private Equity
Our specialist lawyers advise Africa’s largest financial institutions and global leaders in investment banking, private equity and finance assisting clients to navigate complex local laws in areas such as capital markets, project finance, cryptocurrency and fintech.
Business Crimes & Investigations
Our expert lawyers help clients in the public and private sectors to prevent, detect and investigate business crimes including white-collar crime, anti-money laundering, corruption, cross-border investigations and minimising risks through compliance and due diligence strategies.
Competition Law
African competition law is evolving rapidly with severe penalties for violations. Our specialist lawyers provide practical solutions and advice on merger control, due diligence, compliance, investigations and competition law proceedings.
Construction & Engineering
Africa’s construction and engineering projects are large and complex. Our specialist lawyers provide legal and commercial expertise to help clients maximise opportunities and navigate risks.
Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions
Our specialist lawyers have deep expertise in public and private mergers, cross-border and other transactions, acquisitions, buyouts and restructurings. We provide integrated services across all relevant practice areas to ensure smooth, successful transactions.
Cyber Law, Blockchain & Technology
Our specialist lawyers navigate the complex, evolving landscape of cyber security and technology law, helping businesses manage risks, ensure compliance and benefit from innovation. Services include data privacy, cybercrime, e-commerce, blockchain and AI regulation.
Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers are experienced experts on the legal, tactical and practical aspects of all forms of dispute resolution including international and local arbitration, mediation and court litigation as well as the enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitral awards.
General Business Law
Doing business in Africa requires a strong legal foundation and understanding of local laws, regulations and practices. Our specialist lawyers advise clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, tax and compliance and other matters to maximise opportunities and minimise risk for our clients.
Healthcare and Life Sciences
Our lawyers are experienced experts on regulatory challenges, dispute resolution and compliance in the health and life sciences sector, including fraud, workplace programs and medico legal advisory services.
Infrastructure, Energy & Projects
Our lawyers offer cross-sector advice and expertise on projects, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs), regulations and dispute resolution including due diligence and drafting agreements.
Insolvency & Business Restructuring
Our expert lawyers help to manage insolvency risk with a focus on prevention and advise on security, debt recovery and business restructuring and all insolvency and other related legal proceedings.
Intellectual Property
Our specialist lawyers advise on IP protection, enforcement, commercialisation and registration as well as IP related transactions and anti-counterfeiting.
Labour & Employment
Our expert lawyers navigate complex labour and employment laws, providing services including dispute resolution, compliance, hiring, terminations and employment contracts.
Local Investment Laws and Indigenisation
Africa comprises 54 distinct states, each with its own investment policies, laws and regulations. Our lawyers offer expert guidance on tax and investment incentives, treaties and localisation/indigenisation requirements for businesses.
Media, Broadcasting & Communications
Our expert lawyers offer strategic advice and regulatory support for clients.
Mining, Environmental & Resources
Africa’s vast untapped mineral resources and complex mining laws necessitate expert legal advice for compliance, due diligence, transactions, licensing and environmental issues.
Oil & Gas
Our expert lawyers assist clients to navigate this highly regulated and important sector including licence and other regulatory issues, transactions, due diligence and compliance.
Property Law and Real Estate
Specialising in commercial property law, our expert lawyers offer practical legal solutions for clients including developers and financial institutions, covering transactions, zoning, environmental and other regulations.
Tax
Our experienced lawyers advise on complex local and international tax matters for corporations and individuals, including mergers, estate planning, and disputes with tax authorities.
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LEX Africa’s lawyers have deep expertise and experience in local laws, regulations, practices and customs. Their goal is to deliver customised services that align with each client’s unique needs, ensuring efficient, compliant and successful outcomes. Together they form a strong Pan African legal team and resource for our clients.