Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 4
Email address
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02073 490 296Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- A London-based DLA Piper team acted for Shell on its landmark acquisition of Nigerian solar company Daystar Power.
Notable Practitioners
Chris Baird is based in London, where he leads the Africa M&A and private equity team. His work has a particular emphasis on transactions in the energy and power sectors.