A&K is the largest full-service business law firm in East Africa with over 100 lawyers. She has developed expertise in a variety of practice areas, including corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, banking and financial services, dispute resolution, energy, infrastructure, project finance, real estate, employment, tax, forensics, investigations and compliance, capital markets, competition and intellectual property. A&K operates throughout Africa, in its own function and in cooperation with ALN companies. It has subsidiaries in Dubai (ALN UAE | Anjarwalla Collins & Haidermota) and Tanzania (ALN Tanzania | A&K Tanzania), which provides legal services to business and commerce. ALT is an integral and fully integrated part of Herbert Smith Freehills` international network. With a unique blend of people, processes, technologies and data, ALT creates transformative solutions to our customers` challenges on a global scale. Provide high-quality, cost-effective and technology-based legal services for data-intensive and process-defined legal issues. Our teams of more than 350 lawyers, technologists and legal analysts are located in eleven centres: Beijing, Belfast, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Melbourne, New York, Perth, Shanghai and Sydney. Clyde & Co is a global law firm that provides its clients with a comprehensive service in its core insurance, transportation, energy, infrastructure, trade and commodities sectors. With more than 2,500 lawyers operating from more than 50 offices and affiliated offices on six continents, we provide a full range of legal services and advice to companies operating at the heart of global commerce. From developed to emerging markets, we aim to support our clients by providing them with the power of our globally integrated firm with a range of transparent and efficient services and the best trade-oriented legal advice. Founded in the early 1900s, Werksmans Attorneys is a leading South African business law firm serving multinational corporations, publicly traded companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs and governments. The law firm, which operates in Gauteng and the Western Cape, is linked to a broad African legal alliance through LEX Africa.

Bowmans (Coulson Harney) enjoys an enviable reputation among the best Kenyan law firms and regularly serves an impressive number of national and international clients. Bowmans (Coulson Harney) has a full service offering and maintains its top rankings in key practice areas such as banking and finance, corporate mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property and real estate. In 2021, the banking team advised a consortium of lenders, including Standard Chartered and JP Morgan, on refinancing Liquid Telecom`s $™ 840 million debt. The team receives enthusiastic praise for their extensive expertise, with clients stating: “I appreciate the lawyers` availability and responsiveness, the clarity of their advice, their pragmatism and their business-oriented approach to dealing with the problems and solutions proposed. recruits and develops exceptional talent and invests in technology to deliver results for ™ clients. We are proactive, commercial and innovative in order to be the point of contact for customers. We strive to be creative in handling issues, which translates into high-quality, cost-effective, solution-oriented, timely and practical legal advice. With a reputation that extends across Africa and beyond, Michael Katz has been a pioneer in the business and transaction market in South Africa for many years. As chairman of one of the continent`s best-known ™ legal brands, ENSafrica, he is regularly praised by commentators, both for his immense experience and for his role in transforming the South African legal sector. In addition to leading his firm, he is a recognized academic and thought leader in the field of corporate law and regularly comments on legislative changes such as the Companies Amendment Bill, 2021.

His particular recognition this year is based on a wealth of positive feedback from market watchers, with some calling him “the oldest” and “godfather” of the South African M&A market, while others have called him a “world-renowned” figure. The awards are now on their 8th anniversary. Year! We received a record number of briefs this year, which only underscores the incredible determination of the African legal community. Hicham Naciri maintains a leading position in the Moroccan legal market. He is considered a star in the field of business and is also known for his work in banking and financial mandates as well as in arbitration and litigation. Based in Casablanca, he regularly manages complex and high-quality M&A transactions in Morocco and in many jurisdictions in North and West Africa. He is praised by clients for his quick understanding of complex situations and his negotiation skills. We are delighted to host the Chambers Africa Awards 2022.

The awards recognize the ™supremacy of a law firm in key jurisdictions in the region. They also reflect the achievements of the past 12 months, including outstanding work, impressive strategic growth, and exceptional customer support. Banwo & Ighodalo, one of Nigeria`s most established law firms, will be recognized at this year`s ™ awards after ™another impressive performance in several practice areas. The company, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is considered an institutional heavyweight in areas ranging from project and development finance to mergers and acquisitions and intellectual property. At Banwo & Ighodalo, clients can count on a highly respected law firm made up of a combination of experienced executives and exciting newcomers. This year, respondents praised the firm for its “innovative and client-focused legal advice” and the “depth and quality of its team.” With a diverse team of 150 employees, we provide sound business legal advice in the areas of African trade/AfCFTA, SME growth, infrastructure, project development, PPPs, finance, mergers and acquisitions, government affairs and natural resources, in accordance with internationally recognized standards of practice and customer service. Karim Anjarwalla is managing partner of Anjarwalla & Khanna and is known for his various high-end M&A mandates. He is at the forefront of the Kenyan legal market and has excellent experience in managing cases across Africa. He is perceived by commentators as “an exceptional lawyer and businessman who has an excellent business spirit, he is incredibly organized and strategic.” The African Legal Awards are intended to honor the extraordinary achievements of Africa`s right-wing elite. These awards, organized by Law.com International and in collaboration with the Corporate Counsel Association of South Africa (CCASA) and Africa Legal, continue to showcase incredible talent and recognize a wider pan-African audience each year. With an impressive track record in mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, corporate bailouts and restructuring, commercial disputes and dispute resolution, Werksmans stands out for the people, customers and work it attracts and retains. The firm`s success rests on a solid foundation of transaction structuring and insightful and innovative legal advice.

Ezra Davids of Bowmans is revered for his exceptional experience in corporate mergers and acquisitions and equity markets, where he consistently achieves top rankings. He regularly acts as a leading partner for high-value transactions in multiple jurisdictions. Davids is considered a “super successful lawyer” by the sources, while some clients note: “He constantly checks us in and makes sure I`m happy with the service. Razia Paleker, the first patient to undergo robot-assisted sacrocopoppexy at the hospital, says that as a busy mother of four who also helps run the family business full-time, it was undoubtedly the right decision for her.