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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

TMT

Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide


Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

About

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

We have unrivalled TMT sector knowledge and extensive resources across the globe. We are able to service our clients’ needs from hubs in Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. Added to this we have a specific focus on emerging markets, including Africa, where we have acted for leading players such as Bharti Airtel, IHS, Etisalat and MTN.

We differentiate ourselves by offering the full range of technology, media and entertainment and telecoms advisory services including corporate, regulatory, commercial, competition, intellectual property, dispute resolution, finance and tax, rather than limiting the practice to a single niche area.

We believe that the combination of our full service global TMT knowledge and deep experience and know-how in Africa enables us to provide a real value added service to clients doing business in Africa's emerging TMT sector which sets us apart from our competitors.

Industries (3)

  • Telecommunications
  • Media
  • Technology

Chambers Review

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TMT - Africa-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSFK) is a well-respected international law firm with a notable African practice operating out of its London and Paris offices, in addition to its presence in Johannesburg. The firm possesses considerable corporate capabilities, advising on investments, share acquisitions and services agreements in the space. This is in addition to its renowned projects practice, in which area it advises on TMT infrastructure financing, development and construction.

Notable practitioners

Johannesburg-based Nick Altini is a key client contact.

Work Highlights

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  • The Johannesburg office of Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer advised the MultiChoice Group regarding the public takeover offer it received from existing shareholder Canal+.

Strengths

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  • The team is client-focused, adaptable and possesses excellent technical ability.

    TMT respondentGlobal
  • HSFK's lawyers have expertise in each facet of TMT, and also have a good network.

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Members

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  • Gavin Davies

  • David Coulling

  • Hayley Brady

  • Charlie Morgan

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