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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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We are a truly international banking and finance practice serving borrowers, lenders, advisers and other market participants on all forms of financings. We have strong capability across the firm's offices in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, offering top-tier technical excellence that is underpinned by commercial acumen.

Our experience in Africa includes advising on a significant number of finance transactions, covering all types of debt finance – project finance, asset finance, reserve-based oil and gas lending, structured finance, development finance and corporate lending, as well as the capital markets. We can advise on complex financial structuring and have a thorough knowledge of local security and exchange control issues in African jurisdictions.

Our lawyers have acted for borrowers, lenders, export credit agencies, multilateral organisations and governments in Africa, which has given us a uniquely advantageous perspective on the full range of financing options in this exciting market. We have advised on matters in all of Africa's 54 jurisdictions and across all key industry sectors.

Industries (8)

  • Oil & Gas
  • Power (Including Renewables)
  • Mining
  • Telecoms
  • Transport
  • Infrastructure
  • Banks
  • Financial Services

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Banking & Finance - Africa-wide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

The Africa group at Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is well versed in term loans and revolving credit facilities. It also frequently acts as counsel on acquisition finance matters in sectors such as telecoms and oil and gas. Another area of strength is reserve-based lending. The Africa finance practice is composed of highly experienced lawyers based in London and Paris, with the firm's well-established presence in Johannesburg a frequent benefit on cross-border files.

Notable practitioners

London-based William Breeze is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer counselled African Ex-Im Bank regarding a USD500 million senior secured reserve-based lending facility, provided to assist with Onando's acquisition of Nigerian Agip Oil from Eni.

Members

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  • Andrew Roberts

  • Rachel Campbell

  • Martin Kavanagh

  • Ian Yeo

  • Brigette Baillie

  • David Walton

  • Edward Baring

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