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Global Guide 2026 : Africa-wide

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Banking & Finance - Africa-wide

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What the Team is Known For

White & Case has considerable experience representing export credit agencies, development finance institutions and commercial lenders on Africa-related transactions. It is well versed in issues relating to the provision of term loans and revolving credit facilities, and is active on such deals throughout Africa. The firm's African finance practice is largely run from London, but with the frequent support of partners based in Johannesburg, Dubai and Cairo. In addition to its lender-side work, lawyers within the team are regularly called upon to advise borrowers operating in sectors such as oil and gas.

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Work Highlights

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  • The London and Johannesburg offices of White & Case advised Barclays and Standard Bank on the GBP150 million refinancing of Motus Capital.

Strengths

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  • I am really impressed with White & Case's work. They have a very solid and knowledgeable team.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

  • White & Case has a really good learning environment and they staff deals appropriately. They involve their junior lawyers and the team as a whole brings a lot of attention to detail.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Christophe Wauters
    Christophe Wauters

    Christophe Wauters

    Brussels-based Christophe Wauters has amassed considerable experience advising sovereign governments throughout francophone Africa on various finance-related matters. He recently joined White & Case after leaving Cleary Gottlieb.

    • Christophe Wauters is the best lawyer for structured loans to sovereigns and quasi-sovereign entities. He never shies away from complicated negotiation points and he leaves no stone upturned.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

    • Christophe Wauters is someone you want to have on your team.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Jason Kerr
    Jason Kerr

    Jason Kerr

    London-based Jason Kerr frequently assists with very high value acquisition finance files facilitating M&A transactions in the oil and gas sector. He complements this work with regular project finance mandates.

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