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DLA Piper LLP

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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DLA Piper LLP

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

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is distinguished by the extensive footprint of DLA Piper Africa, an alliance of independent local law firms which includes market-leading teams in Kenya, Mozambique and a number of other countries. DLA itself represents a diverse client list of African and global organisations, with investment banks, private equity houses and other big-name corporations featuring prominently on its client list. It often counsels on multi-jurisdictional acquisitions, inbound investments and divestitures, and has a notable track record in the energy, infrastructure and mining sectors. In addition to its network, the firm maintains African offices in Casablanca and Johannesburg.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Moroccan healthcare and pharma company Laso-Bio on its acquisition of New Garden Pharma.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper displays strong negotiation skills and market knowledge (including of market trends), as well as an ability to anticipate future issues and position the client effectively ahead of time.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Chris Baird
    Chris Baird

    Chris Baird

    Chris Baird is based in London, where he leads the Africa M&A and private equity team. His work covers transactions in a variety of sectors, including oil and gas.

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