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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.

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TMT - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Bowmans is a high-profile South African law firm that 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, Namibia, Zambia and Mauritius, with associate offices in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The practice possesses noteworthy expertise in advising on the regulatory aspects of contentious and non-contentious mandates.

Work Highlights

  • Bowmans assisted the MTN Group with drafting a playbook and compendium of clauses for its telecoms tower lease agreements.

Strengths

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The Bowmans team are very knowledgeable on the various aspects of technology contracts and risk mitigation. They are solution-driven.

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The Bowmans team are super-responsive; they get things done on time and give good-quality service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Craig Kennedy
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Craig Kennedy
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Band 3

Craig Kennedy is a distinguished TMT lawyer. As head of Bowmans' TMT sector group, he is regularly engaged by multinationals and tech giants on pan-African transactions and regulatory matters.

Craig understands customer requirements very quickly; he clarifies that he understands correctly and always has the best interest of his client foremost on his mind.

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Craig Kennedy
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Members

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Claire Franklyn

Clients

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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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Commercial & Professional Services

Education

Food & Drink Producers

Government

Media

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Retail

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications