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Clifford Chance LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance is recognised for its high-end Africa department which represents blue-chip international and African clients in big-ticket mandates. The firm is an especially active player in the PE field, where it advises on a broad array of fund formations and buyouts, while the corporate team is also well versed in acquisitions, joint ventures and group restructuring. Clifford Chance has a particularly strong track record handling transactions in sectors such as energy, natural resources, infrastructure and logistics. Lawyers with deep experience in African transactions are located across multiple offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, with the practice primarily run from London, Paris and Casablanca.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Tolaram in the acquisition of a stake in Guinness Nigeria from Diageo.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance is effective at engaging internal sector specialists when needed. Additionally, they are client-driven and always striving to enhance the client experience.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • Clifford Chance stands out for its exceptional combination of technical excellence, cross-border execution capability and deep understanding of African markets.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • The Clifford Chance team is highly responsive, solution-oriented and adept at anticipating and mitigating transaction risks, which makes them a trusted adviser on high stakes M&A transactions.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • The Clifford Chance team is flexible and accommodating, readily making any necessary changes and iterating on contract clauses until we are completely satisfied with the outcome.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

  • The Clifford Chance team stands out for its legal expertise and client-focused approach, which are combined with responsiveness, reliability and professionalism.

    Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nigel Wellings
    Nigel Wellings

    Nigel Wellings

    Nigel Wellings operates a highly regarded emerging markets practice from the firm's London office. A trusted adviser to prolific PE and development fund investors, he has been engaged for assistance with transactions impacting a number of major markets in Africa.
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  • Mustapha Mourahib
    Mustapha Mourahib

    Mustapha Mourahib

    Mustapha Mourahib is managing partner of the Casablanca office and co-heads the Africa practice. He is increasingly involved in cross-border mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and investments across the continent.

    • Mustapha Mourahib is very efficient and we have a longstanding working relationship. He's very practical and efficient.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

    • No strategic decision made without our top management first consulting Mustapha Mourahib.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal

    • Mustapha Mourahib is an outstanding practitioner, combining strategic insight, commercial pragmatism and an ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional matters with precision.

      Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondentGlobal
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  • Jennifer Chimanga
    Jennifer Chimanga

    Jennifer Chimanga

    London-based Jennifer Chimanga has a strong focus on the technology and telecoms sectors, handling a broad range of commercial and regulatory matters. She is especially noted for her work concerning Kenya and East Africa.

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