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About

Provided by Freshfields

Please visit the Freshfields website for more details about our work in this category:

https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/working-globally/africa/

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is well known for its handling of high-value mandates in Africa. The team advises on inbound M&A transactions across the region, acting for clients based in every corner of the globe, as well as assisting with global transactions that have major African components. The group plays a significant role in the energy and oil and gas markets, regularly featuring on acquisitions and joint ventures, in addition to financings and share offerings. Additionally, the firm plays a considerable role in the continent's PE market. The group is particularly noteworthy for impressive track record of deals relating to Egypt and the Maghreb region. The Africa practice at Freshfields is primarily run from London and Dubai.

Notable practitioners

Key contacts include Pervez Akhtar in Dubai and Gabriel Mpubani in London.

Work Highlights

Provided by Freshfields

  • Freshfields represented Admaius Capital Partners on a significant investment in the parent company of Tunisian snacks manufacturer Céréalis, with the aim of driving a major expansion of its portfolio of brands.

Strengths

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"What I like most is that they think about a win-win situation, where both parties can agree on the solution proposed; they suggest practical solutions that work for the people on the other side of the table, as well as for us."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
Global

"Freshfields have advised us on a transaction that was complex and involved multiple parties. The team handled this seamlessly and with great professionalism, getting to a good outcome."

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity respondent
Global