Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 5
Contact number
+44 20 7012 9600Chambers Review
Akin is especially active on private M&A and in the private equity space more generally, leveraging the firm's strong credentials in fund formation to assist clients with an array of high-value buyouts. It represents asset managers as well as private investors on acquisitions, divestments and the formation of joint ventures. Recent deal activity has covered jurisdictions as diverse as Morocco, Nigeria and Kenya, as well as sectors such as oil and gas, healthcare and real estate. The London office is the principal hub for the firm's Africa practice.
Sebastian Rice is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Akin represented a Swiss subsidiary of Vitol in its acquisition of Vivo Energy, involving assets in 23 African countries.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very responsive and always on hand when needed."
"They are very strong when it comes to advising on private equity investments into energy assets."
"They are very responsive and always on hand when needed."
"They are very strong when it comes to advising on private equity investments into energy assets."