TMT
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 2
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+27 11 669 9000About
Provided by Bowmans
Our team is set apart as legal specialists because we not only understand the law relating to TMT in Africa, but we also commercially understand the highly technical operations of our clients’ businesses. We are familiar with the range of technologies used to provide telecommunications and broadcasting services, including: wireless, fixed-line, satellite, digital terrestrial, Internet Protocol services.
We have considerable expertise regarding the regulatory aspects of TMT matters in Africa, including in relation to mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions within the telecommunications industry. In relation to the transactions above and many others, we have frequently advised on issues of key importance to the sector, including those relating to spectrum, ownership and control, and network sharing.
Chambers Review
Bowmans is a high-profile South African law firm which is well respected for its prowess in transactions relating to the telecoms sector. It has an excellent track record of advising clients on the implementation and modernisation of telecoms infrastructure. It is also well versed in technology licensing and the due diligence associated with acquisitions. In addition to its presence in South Africa, the firm maintains branches in Kenya, Tanzania and Mauritius, with associate offices in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The practice possesses noteworthy expertise advising on the regulatory aspects of contentious and non-contentious mandates.
Based in Johannesburg and head of the firm's TMT department, Craig Kennedy is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Bowmans advised Scatec Solar Africa on regulatory issues pertaining to the implementation of electronic signatures for commercial contracts in nine African jurisdictions.
Clients
Provided by Bowmans
BitSwiss Ltd
Cell C
Clearscore Technology Ltd
Eaton Towers
Imperial Holdings Ltd
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Mobile Telephone Networks Pty Ltd
Rain Networks Pty Ltd
Uber Technologies B.V
Zenoic Pty Ltd
Industries
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Education
Food & Drink Producers
Government
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Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
Retail
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics
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