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TMT - Africa-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a highly regarded African TMT operation, with an excellent team of practitioners who are well placed to advise on an array of telecoms and technology matters in anglophone Africa. The firm is able to assist its eminent client base with regulatory compliance issues, as well as with licensing and services agreements. It has notable activity in providing advice to clients on privacy and data protection as well as cybersecurity concerns. The firm's capacity across Africa is further enhanced through its alliance with Webber Wentzel in South Africa.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include London-based Julian Cunningham-Day.

Work Highlights

  • Linklaters advised center3 on its acquisition of CMC Networks from Carlyle and other private equity investors, with implications for CMC's services across 51 African countries.

Strengths

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I appreciate Linklaters' legal expertise, efficiency, overall professionalism and good client service.

TMT respondent
Global

Linklaters possesses sophisticated lawyers with a good skill set as well as knowledge of UK and EU data protection laws.

TMT respondent
Global

The Linklaters team provides pragmatic advice in a cost-effective, client-friendly and very timely manner. They have very solid industry experience.

TMT respondent
Global