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Why Herbert Smith Freehills?
Notre pratique Afrique de premier plan s'est construite sur plus de 40 ans et est assurée par des associés à travers l'ensemble de notre réseau international de bureaux, dont celui de Johannesburg.
Avec une expérience qui couvre les 54 pays d'Afrique et tous les secteurs-clés de l'économie, nous disposons d'une connaissance approfondie des systèmes juridiques locaux et régionaux, des pratiques commerciales, des cultures locales et des considérations sociopolitiques, ainsi que des problèmes et des réalités propres à la façon de faire des affaires en Afrique.
La combinaison de notre expertise de cabinet généraliste intervenant dans tous les secteurs de l'économie et de nos expériences et savoir-faire approfondis en Afrique nous permet de fournir à nos clients sur le continent un service avec une véritable valeur ajoutée, qu'il s'agisse de nouveaux entrants sur ces marchés en plein essor ou d'opérateurs établis.
Notre cabinet est classé par Chambers Global parmi les cabinets de première catégorie pour les activités Africa-wide Projects & Energy, Mining & Minerals et Dispute Resolution. Cinq de nos associés ont également reçu des distinctions par Chambers Global 2021 en tant que leaders pour l'activité Africa-wide Projects & Energy – plus que tout autre cabinet dans cette catégorie.
Experience
Diageo
A global leader of beverage alcohol, on the sale of 100% of Guinness Cameroon S.A., one of the most important brewers in Cameroon, to France's Castel Group for £389 million
Hainan Mining
On its USD 117.75 million investment into the Bougouni Lithium project in Mali, in a transaction with Kodal Minerals Plc
IHS
On its acquisition of 5,709 telecommunication towers in South Africa from MTN for USD 410 million
Government of Malawi and IFC
On the development and financing through a PPP model of the proposed 400MW Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
South African commercial banks and foreign DFIs
On the USD 300 million financing of the landmark Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project in Zimbabwe
Maurel & Prom
On its acquisition of Wentworth Resources plc, the independent Tanzania-focused natural gas production company listed on AIM, for consideration of approximately £61.7 million
Awards and recognition
Chambers Global 2024
Band 1 rankings for Africa-wide Projects & Energy, Africa-wide Mining & Minerals and Africa-wide Oil & Gas
Chambers Africa Awards 2022 and 2023
Winner of Africa-wide International Law Firm of the Year: Projects & Energy
Chambers Global 2024: Africa-wide Corporate/M&A &Private Equity
"We are impressed by the HSF team's ability to provide intelligent legal advice. They are very helpful in helping us overcome complex commercial and legal difficulties with practical yet thoughtful solutions."
Chambers Global 2024: Africa-wide Projects & Energy
"The partner we work with has an excellent feel for both the legal and commercial aspects of negotiations. The team finds solutions that work and makes sure they are in everyone's best interest."
Chambers Global 2024: Africa-wide Dispute Resolution
"HSF do a very good job and act well in protecting our interests. The team is always available and delivers work on time."
Chambers Global 2024: Africa-wide Projects & Energy
"They really know their stuff for Africa oil and gas. When there are complicated local points that come up, they help guide us through those. The team are responsive and very knowledgeable of both the black-letter law and the practice itself."
Chambers Global 2023: Africa-wide Capital Markets
"The team are very strong, not only in the availability of all team members but also in their proactive approach to giving advice and managing transactions."
Chambers Global 2023: Africa-wide TMT
"Herbert Smith Freehills has the ability to take complex legal matters and find practical solutions which are accessible to all members of the team." "Herbert Smith has a clear understanding of client needs and dynamics."
Chambers Africa Awards 2022
The firm is a global powerhouse when it comes to projects, energy and natural resources and presents a formidable offering for clients and stakeholders in Africa. Interviewees praised HSF’s proactivity and solution-oriented advice, with several commending its “excellent ESG expertise.”
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